Director of Operations

Nordson EFD, a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, 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. Role Summary We are seeking a Director of Operations to join the Nordson EFD team. In this role you will be responsible for setting the direction, leading, and managing Nordson EFD Operations to maximize profitability within the strategic guidelines of the business. You will also set the overarching operations strategy and define detailed plans to drive sustainable and profitable growth. This leader will develop the long‑term strategic plan for Operations while building a strong team through the Nordson Strategic Plan. As a member of the EFD leadership team, you will drive excellence in all aspects of the business. Key Responsibilities Overall responsibility for the Global operations and procurement strategy as well as the entire supply chain management. Establish manufacturing objectives and assignments that align with EFD strategic and operating plans. Optimize operations with a focus on simplification, deliver results and establish an operations management system to achieve operational excellence based on the overall EFD vision and strategy. Optimize on‑time delivery, reduce backlogs, and increase productivity. Co‑operate with EFD Division Leadership to establish profitable growth and business targets and ensure they are achieved. Drive continuous improvement to increase the profitability of the business. Work closely with the leaders of Sales, Engineering, HR, and Marketing to drive continuous improvement and consolidation across the EFD Global business. Promote internal exchange of best practices and establish advanced standards for our facilities. Drive innovation in operations through the implementation of new technologies. Coordinate global projects in the operations area. Travel required: Estimated 50%. Qualifications 10+ years as an Operations leader, preferably with injection molding experience. Proven leader building a culture of safety, unleashing an owner mindset to address observations with a focus on prevention. Experience with multi‑site global manufacturing & distribution (required). Proven results in Operational Excellence, leading best‑in‑class quality, delivery, & lead time. Strong financial acumen; experience leading improvement optimizing conversion cost & inventory. Experience leading & developing a global supply chain team to optimize localization & cost. Strong customer passion. Proven track record of delivering on commitments. Benefits Medical, Rx, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA). 401(k) with match and an additional 3% annual company contribution. Tuition reimbursement. Life Insurance. Annual cash bonus based on personal & company performance. Paid time off and paid holidays. 16 hours of paid time each calendar year to perform volunteer services in communities. Full-service on‑site cafeteria. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Employment Opportunity Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr