Director, Operations

Sanders Industries Holdings•San Clemente, CA

13d•$163,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Director, Operations leads the operations side of the business, including manufacturing, planning, supply chain, continuous improvement, maintenance, quality, and safety. This hands-on leadership role is accountable for the long-term financial performance of all Value Streams within IRP Operations, alignment with business needs and growth, development of the future strategic vision, and execution of continuous improvement road maps. As a member of the IRP Medical Leadership Team, the Operations Director ensures alignment with corporate directives and initiatives. The role leads cross-functional execution of the Annual Operating Plan and drives operational performance across safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, inventory, cost, and growth. It oversees production and supply chain activities, budgets, forecasting, inventory strategies, capital planning, and collaboration with internal functions and corporate leaders. The Director also develops KPIs, maintains adherence to operating procedures and applicable laws, and supports employee involvement, development, and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate scientific discipline.
At least 8 years of experience in a senior leadership role directly supporting operations in Production Control, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations Management.
Similar Medical industry experience.
At least 3 years of Value Stream Management and Operational Excellence transformation experience.
Robust lean manufacturing application experience in machine press and molding environments, including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Daily Management, 5S, 3P, Set-Up Reduction, Materials Management/Kanban, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of business and management principles related to strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Strong organization, analytical problem-solving, facilitation, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think strategically, innovatively, and creatively to drive positive outcomes and influence change at senior levels.
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to navigate ambiguity and communicate complex ideas and concepts in writing and orally.
Adaptability and flexibility, with experience mentoring formal change management programs and architectures across operations.
Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Prior experience working in 24 x 7 custom contract manufacturing thermoplastic injection molding.
Experience with liquid silicone rubber.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional team in executing the Annual Operating Plan for safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, inventory, cost, and business growth.
Develop and implement processes, metrics, and accountability mechanisms to drive improvements across the manufacturing site.
Maximize plant efficiency, product quality, throughput, delivery performance, profitability, and return on investment.
Manage spending against budget, including responses to changes in production volume.
Oversee production leads in scheduling production associate hours, optimizing production goals, and effectively using overtime as necessary.
Participate in budget preparation and long-range capital planning to meet customer and business needs efficiently and profitably.
Collaborate with Finance to provide cost and profitability analyses.
Work with cross-functional teams to eliminate bottlenecks and own, develop, and drive the continuous improvement roadmap and implementation plan.
Direct Supply Chain personnel to ensure purchased materials meet quality, regulatory, customer timeline, and customer expectation requirements.
Encourage employee and team involvement by supporting constructive input and viable improvement ideas; inspire employees to take ownership, reach their potential, and become leaders.
Influence teams to deliver a consistent IRP Medical Operational Excellence approach to customer service and delivery.
Work with Engineering, Sales, Facilities, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and adjacent corporate business leaders, providing guidance to functional personnel assigned to support Operations value streams.
Define and drive KPIs, host periodic reviews with internal teams and stakeholders, maintain planning tools, and follow IRP Medical Operating Procedures.
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, assist with forecast data and statistical forecast models and Plan-For-Every-Part (PFEP), and evaluate forecast results.
Provide input into inventory strategies for existing items, new products, and product phase-outs; identify and execute inventory optimization opportunities.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws pertaining to safety, the environment, and corporate governance.