Plant Manager Reedsville / Senior Director Operations

Philips Iberica SAU; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company seeks a Plant Manager for its Ultrasound site in Reedsville, PA aiming to transform operations into a modern Lean manufacturing site. This senior role involves managing production teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have a strong manufacturing background, particularly in medical devices, and possess leadership skills to inspire teams toward achieving strategic objectives.

Benefits

Generous PTO

401k (up to 7% match)

HSA (with company contribution)

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or equivalent in a regulated environment.
• Medical device manufacturing background preferred.
• Lean Leadership Training/Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a large manufacturing team and production processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Oversee financial plans and operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Business

Job description

Job Title

Plant Manager Reedsville / Senior Director Operations

Job Description

The Plant Manager & Site Leader for our Ultrasound site in Reedsville, PA is responsible for directing a large manufacturing team tasked with overseeing a wide variety or complexity of processes and assembly lines and ensuring cost-effective, reliable, and predictable manufacturing process outcomes. You have the great opportunity to transform the factory to a modern Lean manufacturing site, dealing with senior stakeholders globally.

The Philips Reedsville site has three balanced production shifts co-located with the product development team for transducer development & manufacturing process design, serving customers across all Ultrasound Solutions and markets. The role guides the implementation of practices and procedures to foster a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. As Plant Manager you identify, address, and manage safety risks through comprehensive risk assessments and corrective action plans, while advocating for Operational Excellence and driving improvement initiatives. The role develops the organization's manufacturing cost plans, manages expenses within approved budgets, optimizes equipment and workforce utilization, and leads talent management initiatives in alignment with operational goals.

Key respnsibilities of the Plant Manager:
• Provides strategic leadership and direction to a large manufacturing team, overseeing and coordinating diverse processes, assembly lines, and departments within the production plant, while also acting as a liaison with other functions across the organization.
• Champions the establishment and enforcement of rigorous safety protocols and procedures to cultivate a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards, and fostering employee well-being.
• Authorizes comprehensive risk assessments and develops robust risk mitigation strategies to proactively address safety hazards and maintain a secure work environment, minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring employee safety.
• Drives a culture of Operational Excellence by spearheading the development and implementation of innovative improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Assumes ownership of developing and executing the manufacturing site's financial plans, including the Annual Operating Plan and multi-year manufacturing and investment plans, aligning them with organizational objectives and financial targets.
• Oversees the management of expenditures and financial activities within approved budgets, while also leading strategic planning efforts and business continuity planning to ensure the long-term success of the manufacturing site.
• Ensures adherence to stringent quality standards and regulatory requirements to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction, continuously improving manufacturing processes to meet or exceed quality expectations.
• Facilitates optimal resource utilization, including equipment and workforce, to effectively meet fluctuating demand patterns while maintaining operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Drives the adoption of advanced Operational Excellence tools and Lean Methodology to systematically identify and address complex operational challenges, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Leads comprehensive talent management initiatives, including succession planning, employee selection, performance management, compensation planning, and career development, aligning talent strategies with organizational goals and operational needs.

You're the right fit if:

• 10+ years of experience in areas such as Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering or equivalent, in a highly regulated environment (Medical Devices, Automotive, Aerospace).
• Medical device manufacturing background preferred with strong understanding of major regulation requirements, like FDA, CE…
• 2+ years of experience in annual operating and planning for site operations or equivalent.
• Strong leadership of and inspiration for direct reports as well as the broader organization.
• Experience in leading teams and building a network of support from functional areas for successful and timely execution of customer needs.
• Expertise and practical hands-on experience with Lean tools is a must. You understand what it takes to create a lean culture to increase productivity through elimination of waste.
• Lean Leadership Training/Certification or equivalent.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills on all levels of a corporate organization.
• Capable to drive deep culture change, track record of transformation and change management in the manufacturing environment.
• A strong vision on how new technologies, industry 4.0 and digitalization can help in building the factory of the future.
• Combination of the ability to think strategically with managing detail.
• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, Industrial Engineering and Business or equivalent.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for thisposition.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This role is an onsite role in Reedsville, PA.

About Philips
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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Reedsville, PA is $188,000 to $288,000.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be foundhere.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.