Operations Director

**About Teleflex Incorporated**

**Global Operations -** Global Operations is a complex and diverse organization within the company which is responsible for product fulfilment to all our customers from end to end. We pride ourselves on being totally Customer Centric in our unrelenting focus on Improving Quality, Service and Value as perceived by our customers. Our employees are dedicated to the Global Operations Enterprise Excellence journey. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for all manufacturing operations, monitor productivity, output, delivery and related support functions, including production planning, production operations and equipment maintenance functions, formulating and recommending manufacturing policies and programs. Create and direct a team oriented workforce to achieve and / or exceed employee and customer satisfaction, business and profit objectives, including continuous improvement within areas of safety, reliability, cost savings, team building and personnel management. Develop and implement business plans and programs in a manner that aligns with identified objectives.

**Principal Responsibilities**:
1. Development and implementation of strategic plans for efficient and cost-effective manufacturing, logistics, and related operations.
2. Manages the budgets for equipment expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
3. Plan, Organize, Control and review all Operational activities and promote process and yield improvement activities to achieve desired targets
4. Provide leadership for the department, staff operational areas at appropriate levels with fully qualified individuals capable of performing duties to the required level of proficiency
5. Create and nurture a continuous improvement program and culture focusing on Lean Manufacturing processes.
6. Ensure compliance with all FDA, ISO/13485 and other external/internal quality requirements as it relates to all products and services.
7. Work across departments to achieve company and departmental objectives and build teamwork. Specifically, work with other groups to achieve product and customer standards and requirements, communicating related information as necessary to the appropriate staff.
8. Identify areas in which process modifications could positively influence a reduction in operating cost and/or increased profit. Use of specific metrics to monitor and track performance.
9. Establishes production schedules and manpower planning, based on product requirements and material supply. Review production, inventory, equipment capacity and utilization regularly. Initiate change as deemed necessary to efficiency, on time delivery, product quality or customer satisfaction.
10. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of clients and market to ensure that services and skills align with market and/or competition.
11. Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with clients and act as a liaison to ensure their expectations are met and any requests for information are responded to in a timely manner
12. Be a Coach and Mentor to subordinates. Provide leadership and direction to subordinate managers and staff. Establish performance requirements and monitors achievements. Direct multiple production shift operations through subordinate managers.
13. Have Plans in place for KTD and Succession Planning for all levels of the organization.
14. Ensure compliance to Code of Ethics and FCPA requirements
15. Acquire a strong knowledge of the production process and all associated equipment. Be able to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and develop a self-directed team in the same activities.
16. Gain an understanding of the manufacturing process as it applies to the business software system. Review MRP / ERP system (Syteline) as to its applicability, recommending alternate systems where deficiencies are identified. Use ERP system to fullest capabilities to improve efficiency, reduce errors, etc.
17. Understand Cost drivers especially on the key elements of PPV, MUV, LUV and OH.
18. Responsible for directing and managing the manufacturing engineers in transitioning developmental product to sustained manufacturing phase.
19. Develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects.
20. Lead, explore and implement Automation opportunities.
21. Lead a total headcount in the area which is about 1500 consisting of Direct Labour and Indirect Labor employees.
22. Other duties as assigned.

**Education / Experience Requirements**:

- BS in Engineering or Business required. MBA or advanced degree in engineering or related scientific field is a big plus.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
- Experience with a FDA Regulated Biotech Pharmaceutical, or Medical Device manufacturer with over 10 years’ experience especially in high volume manufacturing environment and a minimum of 5 in a leadership rol