Senior Director of Operations, EPS Division

Company: Nordson
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: September 16, 2020

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Senior Director of Operations, EPS Division. Business Revenue supported: $200 M - $350 M. Annual Spending Controlled:. $30 M-$. $50 M-$. Full Job Description. Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.. Job Summary. The Senior Director of Operations will be a transformational operational leader for a global business with a complex engineered product serving a dynamic marketplace and be an integral part of the divisional leadership team. The Senior Director of Operations oversees all management areas required to produce quality product and is responsible for managing and delivering the day to day planning, resources and production requirements to meet Customer expectations while delivering on strategic and annual planning goals. He/She will drive Continuous Improvement across all aspect of the operation providing competitive advantage to the business through efficiencies and optimization of manufacturing and assembly process technology. set production targets and deliver on annual and strategic planning goals.. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities. Leads and manages the global operations of the Electronic Processing Systems Division with multiple manufacturing sites in Americas, Europe and Asia responsible for global manufacturing competitiveness. Directs and coordinates all manufacturing initiatives to deliver divisional operational goals and KPI’s. Develops and executes on Continues Improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives with focus on on-time delivery, labor productivity, cost reduction and overall margin improvement. Promote and focus on instilling a culture of safety and quality. Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure products meet established customer and company quality standards. Develops labor capacity models and material plans needed to meet sales forecasts while maintaining flexibility to minimize cost and inventory levels. Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Identifies, recommends and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Directs the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards. Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.). Initiates and coordinates major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.). Leads and directs staff to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Develop a high performing leadership team and promote team concepts, diversity and inclusion, coaching, counseling, mentoring, training, talent / succession management, and individual development. Promotes and encourages the development of people to ensure leadership continuity. Reviews organization and staffing plans to ensure that they are consistent and competitive for attainment of segment’s objectives. Hires, trains, develops and evaluates staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consults with Human Resources Department as appropriate. Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required. DIMENSIONS. Direct Reports: 6-10. Total Functional Organization: 350-500. Business Revenue supported: $200 M - $350 M. Annual Spending Controlled: $30 M-$40 M. Inventory Controlled: $50 M-$60 M. Education and Experience Requirements. Minimum B.S. Engineering, M.S. or MBA preferred. 10 + years of experience in supply chain / capital equipment or low volume/high mix manufacturing / engineering operations. Demonstrated success in strategic efforts to drive consistent productivity gains. Significant experience in configured and custom engineered systems. Proven track record in leading global operations. Preferred Skills and Abilities. Strong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect while motivating team members in a creative and effective manner. Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality and reliability. Ability to work cross functionally with internal teams and external customers. Working Conditions and Physical Demands. Office environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.. Travel Required. Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.. Nordson Corporation is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, and coati.... Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed

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