Assistant Director, Manufacturing

Assistant Director, Manufacturing - SRA

Job Overview:

Finding a better way to use your skills and experience is what we're about. Let your talent come to life, maximize your knowledge, and work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology to improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams.

The Sysmex Way is all about finding a better way to improve the lives of others. Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois, and is renowned worldwide for quality diagnostic equipment and information-management systems that enhance global healthcare outcomes.

About Sysmex America, Inc.

Sysmex America, Inc is committed to realizing breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis, and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for Assistant Manufacturing Director. This role leads Sysmex Reagents America's manufacturing, operations, engineering, and quality control departments to ensure quality and business objectives are achieved while adhering to rigorous product quality and compliance standards.

This position directs and supports the team to deliver on-time in-full shipping, develop and manage P&L, OpEx, CapEx, and COGS budgets, foster a continuous improvement and lean manufacturing culture, and demonstrate the Sysmex Way.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing all SRA manufacturing, quality control, engineering, and operational activities to meet or exceed product quality, on-time product shipment, and financial objectives.
• Promotes associate development, engagement, and performance management, championing a culture that fosters innovation, safety, quality, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Ensures products, processes, documentation, and equipment meet rigorous Sysmex quality and compliance standards, including cGMP, ISO, MDSAP, FDA, JSOX, and governmental requirements.
• Develops annual production plans and COGS, operating, and capital budgets to support Sysmex Sales Revenue and Operating Income objectives, monitoring and reporting financial and production results against business goals.
• Establishes, measures, and reports KPIs across all SRA departments, driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and lean manufacturing activities to maximize plant profitability and production capacity.
• Collaborates with Sysmex Corporation Japan Manufacturing Division, fellow global Sysmex Reagent Factories colleagues, and other Sysmex departments to benchmark best practices, identify and mitigate risks, ensure global product supply, evaluate capital projects, and maintain product consistency between manufacturing locations.
• Partners with SCM, Marketing, and Sysmex Corporation Japan Manufacturing Division to develop rolling one-year, three-year, and five-year capacity and capital budget plans, aligning production output requirements and investments with the Sysmex brand strategy, sales, and marketing plan, and financial plans.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably master's degree.
• 12 years' experience in manufacturing in the diagnostic/pharmaceutical or related industries, cGMP/ISO exposure, planning/purchasing/scheduling, production equipment and packaging, project management, and financial analysis.
• English: Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the manufacturing plant, supply chain, and associated Sysmex manufacturing plants, as well as upper management in the U.S. and international locations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Must have experience managing in a regulated manufacturing environment, including production planning, quality management, equipment and process controls, financial acumen, and resource utilization.
• Manage the facility and culture to promote the satisfaction of Associates and both internal and external customers.
• Makes complete, timely, and accurate reports of all factory activities.
• Requires daily decisions associated with production, employees, and financials that can have a large impact on operations.
• Must be able to effectively manage both small and large projects within established timeframes and expense budgets.

Total Compensation Package:

The salary range for this role is $123,610.90 - $194,245.70, and includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), an annual incentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave, and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Sysmex America, Inc is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $123,611 - $194,246