Senior Director of Operations

Brasseler USA Inc.; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brasseler USA Inc. in Savannah, GA, seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing activities, ensuring safe, compliant production of dental and medical devices.

You will manage production output, quality, and on-time shipping in a metric-driven environment, while partnering with QA and regulatory teams. The role requires 12+ years in regulated manufacturing with strong leadership, budgeting, and continuous improvement experience.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or global equivalent; Master's degree a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead manufacturing operations and site strategy.
• Ensure GMP and FDA compliance across all production activities.
• Drive cost reduction through CI initiatives and Lean practices.
• Manage budget, labor, materials, and operating expenses.
• Present financial and operational reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with QA and regulatory teams to meet requirements.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Data analysis

Virtual teams

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing operations in Savannah, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and a proven track record of leadership and operational excellence. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality dental and medical devices.

The role will drive a culture of operational excellence that will positively impact safety, quality and service improvements while reducing cost through various CI techniques including Lean. As a strategic location for manufacturing investment the role will drive site growth initiatives and investment strategy execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the strategic growth of the manufacturing facility, working in partnership with business partners and Henry Schein Manufacturing global organization to support business growth and supply chain excellence.
• Responsible for planning strategic investment at the site to enable growth and future manufacturing initiatives. Presenting business cases to drive investment
• Site oversight for Production and Operations Management
• Direct site leadership and teams on production output, product quality, and on-time shipping in a metric driven operation
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and other relevant industry standards
• Design resource allocation effectively to achieve production goals
• Build the organizational capabilities and the talent to support business requirements, both for today’s needs and forward looking forward to future projected growth
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage the plant's budget, including labor, materials, and operational expenses
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or safety
• Prepare and present financial and operational reports for leadership
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure all products meet or exceed regulatory and customer requirements
• Lead and participate in regulatory audits and inspections

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 12+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing, supply chain operations.
• Able to manage relationships across a matrix reporting structure
• Proven leadership and management skills in a high growth and dynamic environment
• Proven ability to lead and drive change in a dynamic business environment
• Record of successfully introducing and implementing strategic initiatives in a manufacturing/supply chain environment preferred
• Budgeting and forecasting experience required
• Analytical skills for data review and process optimization
• GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
• Ability to plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Outstanding planning and organizational skills and techniques Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Strong negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad and wide-range of professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Ability to lead and develop virtual teams

Outstanding in multiple technical and business skills

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 3 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.