Job Description
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing teams at Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the globe. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in creating innovative medical devices that transform patients' lives.
Your attention to detail, commitment to continuous improvement, and purpose-driven work will help us turn ideas into reality and leave a lasting impact on patient lives.
About This Role
* Direct team members and manufacturing activities with overall responsibility for developing systems, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several department managers.
* Drive manufacturing culture, engage staff morale, and ensure employees' safety.
* Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the manufacturing organisation.
* Collaborate with network leadership to develop operational strategy.
Responsibilities
* Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives.
* Set and lead the implementation of strategic processes that align with key business strategies.
* Oversee the implementation of multiple strategic manufacturing project portfolios activities (e.g., BEx initiatives and plant projects) including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects.
* Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups.
* Identify and lead efforts to optimize business processes, define and implement core competencies, by assessing business needs and developing, proposing and implementing solution options.
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
* Demonstrated track record in operations management.
* Required Experience working in a regulated industry.
* Preferred: Proven successful project management leadership skills, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and manufacturing systems.
What Else We Look For?
* Expert understanding of manufacturing procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems.
* Expert understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and/or systems.
* Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to manufacturing.
* Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations.