Global Operations & Quoting Strategy Lead

Celestica; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica, Inc. is seeking an Operations Support Director to drive global operational and quoting strategies from within the organization.

You will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional managers to shape the long-term strategic direction of its multi-national operations. The role involves architecting advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems and defining winning quote strategies for major new business opportunities, translating high-level plans into operational reality.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of production and impact on customer satisfaction, quality, on-time delivery and profitability.
• Extensive manufacturing process knowledge and equipment familiarity.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Define operational quote strategy to support operations and growth initiatives.
• Chair quote performance reviews with executive team.
• Log and track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operating units to optimize assets and resources.
• Define strategies for operational solutions (equipment AVL, resource demographics).
• Develop operational solutions to support business development strategies.
• Lead initiatives to prepare operating units for new markets.
• Conduct studies to support senior management and drive operational change.
• Support site quotecell activities and evaluate cost models for new opportunities.
• Benchmark cost models and recommend guidelines for new opportunities.
• Evaluate win/loss information for quotecell improvements.
• Participate in quote strategy meetings for new business opportunities.
• Recommend site locations for new opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement using closed-loop analysis and support repricing activities.

Skills

Production knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Cost analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Celestica, Inc. is seeking an Operations Support Director to drive global operational and quoting strategies from within the organization.

You will collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional managers to shape the long-term strategic direction of its multi-national operations. The role involves architecting advanced Manufacturing Execution Systems and defining winning quote strategies for major new business opportunities, translating high-level plans into operational reality.