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Porex · 2 hours ago

Operations Director

positionFairburn, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Porex, a Filtration Group business, is a global leader in solutions for healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. They are seeking an Operations Director to oversee manufacturing performance, foster a safety-first culture, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement while leading a diverse team.

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Responsibilities

Lead a diverse team of production and engineering personnel, fostering a Safety-first culture and ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols
Lead and develop plant teams through coaching, empowerment, regular 1:1s and team meetings; foster talent growth and succession planning in close collaboration with the Site Leader & HR
Develop and maintain a culture of accountability, recognition, and professional growth
Own the manufacturing KPIs and visual management tools; deliver Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity (SQDIP) targets
Ensure products meet customer Quality expectations and specifications
Lead team to meet Volume and On Time Delivery commitments
Define and execute continuous improvement and Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) projects through Kaizen events, Standard Work, 5S and waste elimination
Analyze performance costs versus standards, identify opportunities, and drive improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver on open orders, plan direct labor, and deliver financial commitments
Align engineering resources and capital investments with operational needs

Qualification

Strategic LeadershipLean ManufacturingChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsSIOP processesCollaborationLife Sciences experienceCost-saving initiativesTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in operations roles; with at least five (5) years directly leading teams
Strong understanding of SIOP processes and resource planning
Demonstrated experience in implementing cost-saving initiatives and driving performance improvements
Strategic Leadership: Ability to drive operational results and align team efforts with organizational goals
Change Management: Demonstrated success in leading cultural shifts and delivering measurable improvements
Lean Manufacturing: Experience with lean principles, Standard Work, and continuous improvement
Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis for performance tracking and cost management
Collaboration: Skilled in working cross-functionally to achieve shared business objectives

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
Life Sciences industry experience strongly preferred

Company

Porex

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Porex is the pioneer and global leader in the development and manufacturing of porous plastic products.
dateFounded in 1961
location
Fairburn, Georgia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.porex.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16.2M
2021-10-22Grant· $16.2M
2013-11-21Acquired

Leadership Team

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Janel Wittmayer
President
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