Zonal Automation Leader

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Littleton, NC

5d

About The Position

Accountable for a specific portion of an operations function such as Manufacturing, Quality, PIC, Materials, Sterilization or Customer Engineering. Controls area of responsibility to achieve end result that supports the broader functional goals. Develops plans and strategies that integrate with plans and strategies in other areas within the broader function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Requires experience operations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise associates.
• Requires working knowledge of the business's products and their use.
• Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of performance reports and how activities in area of responsibility affect them.
• Experience and knowledge of technology and methods applicable to the area.
• Maintains working knowledge of quality management techniques and ability to develop quality and productivity goals and measures.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply statistical methodologies to manufacturing volumes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines and practices.
• Pro-active approach with strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and maintained competencies in all areas defined at the Production Lead level or equilavant experience preferred.
• Exposure of Lean/Six Sigma practices preferred.
• Knowledge of managing in a regulatory environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and provides leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Ensures operations schedules are met within budget through appropriate use of human and technology resources, scheduling and effective problem solving.
• Plans and implements organizational changes within area of responsibility. Recommends changes to other areas that will improve overall effectiveness of the operations and/or quality group.
• Acts as the Voice of the Customer and Subject Matter Expert for processes and partnerships within the business.
• Is the point of contact for engineering and other support functions.
• Participates and promotes associate participation on cross-functional teams.
• Maintains consistency in issues related to company policy, practices and documentation.
• Facilitates group meetings.
• Creates development plans for associates and provides honest and constructive performance feedback.
• Responsible for through put and schedule obtainment.
• Responsible for Non-conformance processes.
• Maintains all data management and entry into relevant systems. Understands how it relates and drives KPI.

Benefits

• competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.
• multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.
• 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.

What This Job Offers

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