Director, WCH Business Excellence

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Lorenzo Cacaotepec; Híbrido; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Director for WCH Business Excellence. This role, based across multiple locations including Mexico, requires expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong focus on process improvement and project management. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years in the manufacturing field, preferably in MedTech, and an educational background in STEM. Fluency in English is necessary, with up to 30% travel expected domestically and internationally.

Formación

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
• Experience in MedTech and highly regulated environments (FDA, ISO, etc.).

Responsabilidades

• Supervise six Business Excellence Senior Managers across regions.
• Lead and support the Strategic Business Cycle in partnership with Finance.
• Develop and implement a network-wide lean strategy.

Conocimientos

Agile Decision Making

Analytics Insights

Budget Management

Business Savvy

Developing Others

Give Feedback

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Organizational Project Management

Performance Measurement

Program Management

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Management Tools

Project Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Statement of Work (SOW)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA)

Descripción del empleo

Role Summary

Director, WCH Business Excellence, based in multiple locations (Raritan, NJ; Zug, CH; Juarez, MX; Cornelia, GA; San Angelo, TX; San Lorenzo, PR). Lead the WCH Business Excellence function across regions, supervise senior managers, and drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives within Wound Closure and Healing.

Responsibilities

• The position directly supervises the six Business Excellence Senior Managers of the Wound Closure sites in the Americas and Europe. In addition, it provides direction to the Asia Pacific Business Excellence leaders.
• The position reports to the VP, WCH Supply Chain and is a member of the Wound Closure and Healing (WCH) E2E Supply Chain Leadership Team.
• Host, lead and/or support the Strategic Business Cycle (LRFP, BP, JU, NU) in partnership with Finance.
• Works closely with other departments such as operations, finance, GTO and quality to ensure alignment, planning and realization of continuous improvement activities.
• Develops, owns and implements a network wide lean strategy focused on waste elimination and continuous improvement.
• Owns the development and deployment of Lean and Six Sigma training for both Wage and Salary.
• Responsible for leading, developing and implementing process improvements and key business improvement initiatives for the WCH business.
• Work with plant leaders and functional leaders in identifying business opportunities to improve process quality, delivery and cost performance.
• This role owns and drives the delivery of our Cost Improvement Program (CIP) partnering closely with GTO, Make, VSLs and Quality
• Partners closely with Finance, IT and Make to drive our data and digital strategy

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required; Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA) preferred.
• Experience And Skills
• Required: Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; Experience in MedTech; Knowledge of Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies; Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing; Experience with PFMEA and/or DFMEA; Experience in highly regulated environments (FDA, ISO, etc.); Strong project management skills; Excellent verbal and written communications; Strong decision making, problem solving, interpersonal and influencing skills; Ability to collaborate with all levels of management in a matrix environment.
• Preferred: Change management experience; SPC/DOE/ANOVA knowledge; Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians; Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt; DMAIIC/DMADV methodology experience; Training experience.
• Other: English fluency required; Up to 30% travel (domestic and international).

Skills

• Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Statement of Work (SOW)

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Preferred: Advanced degree (MA, MS, MBA)

Additional Requirements

• English Fluency is required
• Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally