Global Operations & Quotation Strategy Director

Celestica; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking an experienced Operations Support Director to drive global operational and quoting strategies from within. You will collaborate with executive leadership, shape long-term strategic direction, and lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing operations and business development.

The role requires eleven to fourteen years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in manufacturing, Lean, and program management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Eleven to fourteen years relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Defines operational quote strategy for the company to support operational needs as well as strategic and growth initiatives.
• Organizes and chairs quote performance reviews with the executive team.
• Logs and tracks corrective actions.
• Works with Operating units to find optimum solutions for asset and resource requirements.
• Defines strategies for Operational solutions (ie. equipment AVL, resources demographics, etc.).
• Develops Operational solutions necessary to support and satisfy Business Development strategies.
• Anticipates requirements for new market initiatives and provides leadership to prepare the Operating Units to succeed.
• Conduct special studies and analysis to support senior management decisions and strategies, and drive operational change.
• Support/direct site quotecell quoting activities within the segment.
• Evaluates cost models and develops manufacturing strategies for new customer opportunities.
• Benchmark new opportunity cost models with existing products to understand competitiveness.
• Recommends cost model guidelines (TPS/PCM) for new customer opportunities.
• Evaluates win/loss information to determine any improvements within the quotecell.
• Participate/direct in the quote strategy meetings on new business opportunities.
• Recommend site locations for new business opportunities.
• Drives continuous improvement utilizing Closed Loop analysis and supports operational elements related to repricing activities.
• Act as a liaison between Corporate and the sites / regions for communicating operational initiatives, accomplishments and challenges, and develop / maintain various global databases for sharing information.

Skills

Operations strategy

Quote strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Lean implementation

Financial acumen

Program management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Celestica is seeking an experienced Operations Support Director to drive global operational and quoting strategies from within. You will collaborate with executive leadership, shape long-term strategic direction, and lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing operations and business development.

The role requires eleven to fourteen years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in manufacturing, Lean, and program management.