Location: Chelmsford,MA, USA
Vice President, Global Operations Location: Chelmsford, MA, United States of America The position reports to the Division President and is responsible for managing the divisions manufacturing organization. The organization consists of four manufacturing sites (3 in the US, 1 in China) and builds products that account for about $1B in annual revenue. The position leads an organization of 1000 people. Direct reports include 4 site managers and leaders for finance, documentation, supplier quality, demand planning and logistics, sourcing, and supply chain. Responsibilities Lead the organization to meet/exceed objectives. Develop, create, and implement lean manufacturing initiatives which ensure continuous improvement in all operations activities. Bottom line objectives are reduced costs, improved margins, and reduced inventory. Develop and maintain operating budgets to meet or exceed operational and financial goals. Work in cooperation with regulatory/quality executives to ensure robust quality systems and regulatory compliance. Ensure adherence to product quality standards and drive initiatives to improve product and process quality. Recruit and retain exceptional talent. Set and monitor development plans for direct reports. Maintain a current knowledge of best practices, while constantly seeking out new work processes, systems, and measurement and analysis tools that could be applied to the companys operations. Work in close cooperation with other members of the executive team. Other tasks and responsibilities as needed. Qualifications Ten or more years of operations experience, including at least five years at the vice-president level. Experience in manufacture of products that involve electro-mechanical assembly and test, such as instrumentation, computing hardware, or medical equipment. Must have run an organization of similar size (in people, revenue) and multiple sites. Must be a hands-on manager who can demonstrate a track record of success leading operations improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to lead from the front. Must have proven expertise in Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Must have experience managing global sourcing. Outstanding management and leadership skills. Must be able to demonstrate past success building and managing high performance teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, including subordinates, peers on the executive staff, and board members. Must have strong financial skills. Experience with manufacture of FDA regulated products is not required. Strong technical skills. Minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering. An advanced engineering or business degree is preferred, but not required. Company information: ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company, develops and markets medical devices and software solutions that help advance emergency care and save lives, while increasing clinical and operational efficiencies. J-18808-Ljbffr