Director Site Operations

Abbott • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director Site Operations will be responsible for site operations including: Manufacturing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operational Excellence. Must maintain a close partnership with the following organizations; R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Environmental, Health and Safety, Facilities and Program Management. This role operates in a highly regulated environment with complex design and functionality. This position must be able to handle a high number of complex financial, analytical, and strategic considerations in critical decision making. Ensure compliance with all Abbott Corporate quality, financial, regulatory & purchasing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar is required
• Minimum 10 years progressively responsible leadership experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Significant experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.
• Significant experience in identifying and driving operational change and excellence.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering or similar
• Experience with Class III medical devices

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing activities of multiple product lines operating on multiple shifts.
• Develop and implements short and long term strategic plans to ensure manufacturing systems are in place to meet business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory and other departments as needed to ensure effective new product transitions into production.
• Work with Supply Chain management to develop effective, production planning and inventory systems; ensure accurate tracking and accounting of materials and WIP.
• Work with Continuous Improvement and Engineering functions to develop effective manufacturing processes capable of meeting quality, cost and supply chain objectives.
• Anticipate and resolve highest level issues and conflicts that could impact operations success.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback.
• Set goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director