Smiths Group
manufacturing
OperationsManager
“Operations Manager at Smiths Group. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management. Oversee Medical manufacturing, HSE programs and site security. Manage areas of responsibility to ensure minimum costs”
What You'll Achieve.
Manufactured on schedule within quality and cost objectives; Drive business results; Ensure minimum costs; On time delivery; Prepare the Medical division to meet future growth; Meet requirements for sales planning; Meet new or existing markets; Maximize production; Improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations
Industry & Context.
Implement solutions to problems related to cost and labor overruns
Travel involved for facilities, customer or supplier visits, Ultimate responsibility for associates and contract personnel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years in a similar position, customer orientation, Ability to lead people and get results through others, Strategic planning, Process improvement and change management, Manufacturing systems development and deployment, Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and analysis
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
What You'll Do.
Oversee Medical manufacturing
HSE programs and site security
Manage areas of responsibility to ensure minimum costs
Prepare the Medical division to meet future growth
Work closely with Flex-Tek HSE Divisional Director
Implement Smiths Minimal Technical standards
Implement HSE policies and Cardinal Behaviors
Monitor leading Indicators and other objectives
Use statistical data to identify trends
Assist with remediation activities at applicable facilities
Employ outside or internal resources for HSE programs
Work with regulatory agencies to resolve issues
Be the liaison for Loss Prevention programs
Work closely with engineering to obtain new or revised standards
Oversee Medical inventory control and related transactions
Review operations and plans to meet sales planning requirements
Ascertain manufacturing or outsourcing requirements
Ensure standards for product quality are maintained
Ensure equipment and operator performance are maintained
Ensure cost-effective technology is used
Ensure fixed assets are preserved
monitor and report on operating costs
Provide notice of cost and labor overruns
Implement solutions to problems
Assure good employee relations
equitable disciplinary actions
Establish challenging targets for improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaisons with customers on quality issues and growth opportunities; Works closely with Flex-Tek HSE Divisional Director; Works closely with engineering
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