Director, Operational Excellence & Engineering

Nature's Sunshine ProductsSpanish Fork, UT, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Director, Operational Excellence & Engineering

Nature's Sunshine is a global leader in natural health and wellness products, committed to delivering high-quality, natural health solutions to consumers worldwide. Our innovative approach combines science and sustainability to promote healthier lifestyles. If you are a strategic change agent with a passion for driving operational excellence, we invite you to join our team and help us shape the future.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operational Excellence and Engineering to lead continuous improvement initiatives, modernize people and machine processes, oversee engineering functions, and ensure operational efficiency in our manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will be an expert at change management through lean principles and tools. The successful candidate will own the guiding of transformational change driven by the demand of our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee engineering functions including process engineering, factory reliability (equipment maintenance), Environment Health and Safety (EH&S), and operational excellence.
Lead lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve overall quality.
Develop and implement Supply Chain technical strategies for Nature's Sunshine to continue to be the leading health & wellbeing company of the future.
Lead the implementation of ISO 45001.
Develop and manage budgets, KPIs, and reporting to track progress and implement corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, improve performance, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and drive integrated improvements.
Develop and implement metrics to measure operational performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operations.
Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in operational excellence and supply chain management.
Identify operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity and security.
Oversee the integration of new manufacturing machinery, processes, and automation to drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields. Master's degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or related fields, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Proven track record of leading operational excellence, cost savings, and process improvements, and on-time capital expenditure projects.

Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

Deep knowledge of operational processes, policies, and best practices, including lean principles and tools, value stream mapping, and Six Sigma.

Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Knowledge of relevant OSHA laws and regulations, including health and safety, environmental, and ethical standards, and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations.

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