Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation

Jobtailor; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy to lead the end-to-end execution of our manufacturing network plan. You will shape capacity, investment, and optimization initiatives across the globe, driving competitive advantage and aligning with business priorities.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a Lean/Operational Excellence background, and proven ability to influence across functions and levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant business experience.
• Exposure to global medical device manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the global manufacturing network is positioned as a source of competitive advantage.
• Facilitate the manufacturing strategic planning process and annual strategy review.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of key strategic issues and investment prioritization.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define goals, objectives, and programs.
• Support network optimization, localization, capacity assessment, insourcing opportunities, and New Product Introductions.
• Own and evolve the end-to-end manufacturing network strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee manufacturing investment strategy, capital allocation, facility lifecycle planning, and cross-division trade-offs.
• Lead long-range capacity planning, identify constraints, and implement insourcing/outsourcing strategies.
• Drive plant rationalizations, tariff mitigation, and large-scale network transformation initiatives.
• Ensure network strategies incorporate risk and resiliency planning and align with annual and long-range strategic planning.
• Support profit maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Global Manufacturing Strategy

Lean Principles

Plant Operations Management

P&L Management

Cross-Functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy to lead the end-to-end execution of our manufacturing network plan. You will shape capacity, investment, and optimization initiatives across the globe, driving competitive advantage and aligning with business priorities.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a Lean/Operational Excellence background, and proven ability to influence across functions and levels.