Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Operations Manager at Edwards Lifesciences, you will play a vital role in creating the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients' lives. With a focus on attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement, your purpose-driven work will leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Direct team members and manufacturing activities with overall responsibility of 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.
* Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives.
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.
Desirable Skills
* 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.
* Able 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.
About Us
We are committed to making a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients' lives.