Director,Operations

**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!** # Responsibilities: * Lead all manufacturing operations for the site, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement targets. * Oversee department-level planning, goal setting, and performance management across multiple shifts or production units. * Direct and develop an Operations team to ensure strong leadership pipeline and succession planning. * Collaborate with SBU functional leaders of Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Finance to ensure operational readiness and alignment with business objectives. * Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement initiatives, and employee engagement programs. * Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable country-specific requirements. * Lead operational input into site-level budget planning, cost management, and capital investments. * Monitor and report on operational KPIs and recommend actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. # Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business required. * 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leader capacity. * Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, CFDA). * Proven success leading multi-shift teams in a regulated production environment. * Advanced business and financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and CAPEX projects. * Strong cross-functional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills. * Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, and data-driven performance management. Preferred Qualifications * Graduate Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business; or related field. * Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. * Experience in medical device, life