What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Manufacturing position at Cardinal Health?
What Manufacturing Management contributes to Cardinal Health
The Director of Manufacturing Management is responsible for overall manufacturing plant execution to achieve KPI indicators like SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost). Establishes the strategy to deploy the company culture to achieve the highest standards on Safety and VoE to ensures world class quality and service levels at the facility. Lead the organization to reach the levels of excellence in the performance as a World Class organization in practices and manufacturing systems; through the different management staff: Quality, Finance, Engineering, Focus Factories, Human Resources, Maintenance, Opex, Materials. Seeking compliance with business metrics: safety, quality, service and cost, ensuring the manufacture of world class products in harmony with the objectives and values CAH.
This role will oversee the operations of our manufacturing sites in Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas along with the Distribution Center encompassing 2,500 employees.
Accountabilities
Oversees all assembly, kitting and warehouse operations.
Develops and works to achieve plant specific goals.
Manages the attainment of production goals and KPI’s including production goals, strategic initiatives, headcount and quality standard.
Assesses the site for inefficiencies and addresses through the continuous improvement of current and potential processes, methods, etc.
Evaluates, adjusts and manages workforce planning/ staffing levels based on customer insights, orders and site demand.
Fosters training of employees to ensure proper operation of equipment and understanding of processes and procedures.
Ensures adherence to all quality standard operating procedures through collaboration with the quality team to identify and mitigate quality risk factors.
Identify and implement best practices optimizing CAH's competitive conditions.
Identifies and fosters high performance teams while promoting an environment of respect, discipline, professionalism and personal development
Effective communicator - maintains ongoing communication across the organization
Ensures adherence to necessary safety measures to prevent accidents, occupational diseases
Leadership Cadence
Knows when to get into the details and “roll up your sleeves”?
Delegates effectively, follows up appropriately and shows sound judgment.
Learns and adapts quickly.
Works well under pressure and acts with a sense of urgency.
Constantly assesses shifting priorities and adjusts accordingly.
Leverages business and financial acumen to enhance the customer experience.
Celebrates successes and shares “credit” for work with others.
Solid and proven management and leadership experience to include leading a multi-disciplinary team.
Proven track record of team development and engagement
Commitment to continuous improvements initiatives and change management.
Innovative and strategic thinker
Minimum Qualilfications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Advance degree preferred
8 year progressive leadership experience in a large manufacturing environment
Medical Device or Automotive Manufacturing environment experience
Advanced Fluency in English and Spanish is a must
Solid acumen in the areas of Supply Chain, planning and warehouse management and Quality Assurance
Solid Interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience in budget management and strategic planning (P&L).
Experience in Ops Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)
Project Management, Operational Excellence certification preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors
Manages an organizational budget
Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals
Assists in the development of functional strategy
Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers
Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management
Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships
Relocation support may be provided (within Mexico) for qualified candidates.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
