Senior Director of Operations

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing operations in Savannah, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality dental and medical devices.

The role will drive a culture of operational excellence that will positively impact safety, quality and service improvements while reducing cost through various CI techniques including Lean. As a strategic location for manufacturing investment the role will drive site growth initiatives and investment strategy execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the strategic growth of the manufacturing facility, working in partnership with business partners and Henry Schein Manufacturing global organization to support business growth and supply chain excellence.
• Responsible for planning strategic investment at the site to enable growth and future manufacturing initiatives. Presenting business cases to drive investment
• Site oversight for Production and Operations Management
• Direct site leadership and teams on production output, product quality, and on-time shipping in a metric driven operation
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and other relevant industry standards
• Design resource allocation effectively to achieve production goals
• Build the organizational capabilities and the talent to support business requirements, both for today’s needs and forward looking forward to future projected growth
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the plant's budget, including labor, materials, and operational expenses
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for leadership
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements
• Lead and participate in regulatory audits and inspections

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 12+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, supply chain operations.
• Able to manage relationships across a matrix reporting structure
• Proven leadership and management skills in a high growth and dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic business environment
• Record of successfully introducing and implementing strategic initiatives in a manufacturing/supply chain environment preferred
• Budgeting and forecasting experience required
• Analytical skills for data review and process optimization

• GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
• Ability to plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and techniques Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad and wide-range of professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Ability to lead and develop virtual teams

Outstanding in multiple technical and business skills

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 3 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.