Operations Manager (Components)

Nordson•Easton, PA

10d

About The Position

Nordson Medical , a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Operations Manager (Components) - The Operations Manager will proactively pursue meeting all established departmental, NBS Next corporate, divisional, and site initiatives including those for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, & Cost (SQDIPC).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field or +7 years of manufacturing leadership experience, medical device preferred
Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization
Strong leadership skills demonstrated through prior experience and career progression
Ability to build, lead and develop multidisciplinary production team
Objective-oriented, focused on driving initiatives and projects to completion
Ability to manage at all levels, communicate a clear and compelling vision, and influence others to support timely achievement of initiatives and goals
High level of passion and enthusiasm to lead customer centric service manufacturing team
Strong written and verbal two-way communication skills
Demonstrates professionalism, builds trust, and ensures Nordson meets its commitments
Forward thinking – identifies and anticipates issues and brings others along to proactively address
Approachable and relationship oriented
Ability to coach and develop others

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements
Manage utilization of staff, equipment, and materials to meet quality, production, and P&L goals.
Provide daily coaching, oversight, training, and performance feedback to team to ensure all performance goals are achieved
Promote owner mindset and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work processes are established, followed and counter measures are implemented,
Facilitate NBS Next business model at the production floor level. Ensure production team are educated and actively engaged in applying NBS Next elements on the production floor.
Manage personnel in a manner that creates a positive environment, encourages initiative, and facilitates the attainment of employees’ full potential
Design, develop and implement cost saving initiatives on the production floor
Ensure compliance to all applicable QMS requirements
Participate in the in strategic and operating planning process at the site level
Create a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging participation among production team, communicating goals and initiatives, and providing regular follow up and feedback on progress
Communicate effectively with co-workers
Assist in the development of training and provide training to production personnel
Participate in Company technology planning and development activities
Perform assigned job functions in a manner that meets or exceeds specified quality standards and required productivity metrics for job assigned.
Coordinate with engineering team to ensure the timely and effective transfer of new product/processes
Other duties as assigned