Sr. Manager Of Manufacturing & Operations Strategy
Our Diabetes Business is looking for a Sr. Manager of Manufacturing & Operations Strategy to drive long term manufacturing and operations strategy to create a competitive advantage for the Diabetes business. You will have responsibility for identifying and executing strategies to drive cost efficiencies and margin improvement within the Diabetes Business. You will collaborate closely with other functions including R&D, Supply Chain, Sourcing and Finance to ensure business continuity and optimize efficiencies across the Operations network. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned :
- Develop and implement long-term manufacturing and operations strategies to improve efficiency, scalability and cost effectiveness.
- Lead Make vs Buy assessments in partnership with Sourcing, Finance and Manufacturing
- Develop and execute business continuity plans for the Diabetes business.
- Ensure long term capacity plans in place to meet business growth.
- Lead large-scale cross-functional operations transformation programs from concept to execution.
- Identify opportunities to drive gross margin improvements across Diabetes operations and other areas of the P&L as appropriate.
- Benchmark competitive landscape, industry trends and market dynamics, leveraging insights to drive strategy for Operations.
- Prepare and present reports and strategy proposal to Diabetes leadership.
Must Have : Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of program management, product development or other relevant experience OR Advanced degree with a minimum of 5+ years of program management, product development or other relevant experienceNice to Have
Masters in Engineering or MBAProject Management Certification PMPProgram management experience in the medical device, aerospace, auto motive or other highly regulated industryExperience in product development of drug delivery devices, preferably in insulin delivery devicesExperience devising and implementing streamlined processes and strategic programs to improve efficiency, timeliness, and productivityExperience in leading within matrix organizations requiring strong influence management skillsChange agent willingness and ability to lead and institute changeInfluence management skills : experience working collaboratively at all levels in matrix environment to build and maintain the positive relationships required to accomplish organizational goalsExcellent communication skills and interpersonal / team effectiveness with ability to succinctly and accurately communicate to various levels of management and employeesBusiness acumen : ability to think and act from an overall "best for the busi ness" perspectiveResults oriented, strong sense of urgencyStrong analytical, planning, organization, and time management skills to effectively develop and execute comprehensive programs and budgetsEffective decision-making skills with ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across needs of several functional departments and willingness to make tough decisions