Senior Plant Director

Solventum • Brookings, SD

15d • Onsite

About The Position

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue. We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a S enior Director you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: The Brookings Site is Solventum’s first and largest medical product plant with close to 1M sq feet of manufacturing space, operating 24/7 and over 1200 employees. Operated the site in conjunction with the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) which consists of your direct reports, HR and Finance Business Partners Fostering a culture of support and engagement across the facility and build upon the "can-do attitude" that is already well established. Directing the Plant Leadership team to have self-assurance and authority when making day-to-day operational decisions. Leading a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world Leading operational excellence at our Brooking South Dakota Manufacturing Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations. Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employee

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher AND Ten (10) years of Plant Manufacturing Industry experience OR High School Diploma/GED from AND Fourteen ( 14) years of Plant Manufacturing Industry experience
• Five (5) years of combined experience in a management role in a manufacturing setting in a private, public, government or military environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

• Plant Manager (or equivalent) experience with Med Device or heavy industrial operations
• Demonstrated strong leadership ability and history of leading high-performance teams
• Experience and certification with Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Experience in operational excellence, lean implementation, and financial accounting

Responsibilities

• Operated the site in conjunction with the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) which consists of your direct reports, HR and Finance Business Partners
• Fostering a culture of support and engagement across the facility and build upon the "can-do attitude" that is already well established.
• Directing the Plant Leadership team to have self-assurance and authority when making day-to-day operational decisions.
• Leading a team of employees dedicated to making products to enhance and improve lives for people around the world
• Leading operational excellence at our Brooking South Dakota Manufacturing Plant through conscientious management and decisive actions in environment, health, safety, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, cost, and employee relations
• Overseeing plant environment, health, safety, and security practices that respect our environment, meet requirements established by regulatory bodies, protect our employees, and align with company expectations.
• Accelerating value creation for our customers through responsive end-to-end supply chain performance and prompt resolution to customer inquiries
• Developing strategic plans and budgets to drive continuous and sustainable improvements through the application of disruptive technology, lean six sigma methods, and effective employee engagement programs
• Championing inclusive programs that create a great place to work for all our employee

What This Job Offers

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