VP, Global Manufacturing-Medical
VP, Global Manufacturing-Medical
Stryker
Illinois, United States
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Position Summary
Key Areas of Responsibility
This position will be responsible for collaborating to develop and execute the Medical Division manufacturing strategy, as defined by the GQO strategy. This position will be responsible for enabling the Instruments Manufacturing Network to deliver superior product quality, compliance with all regulatory requirements globally, product availability to ensure high level of Customer Service, driving standard cost reduction year on year, and launching new products. This position will ensure effective implementation of the Stryker Production System across the network utilizing tools and techniques developed and implemented by the Manufacturing Excellence team.
Through close collaboration with all GQO functions, this position will ensure the enablement of our commercial partners’ success in growth and profitability.
Manufacturing site leaders within the defined division – Portage, MI /Redmond, WA/ Belfast, UK/ Kayseri, Turkey/ Cary, IL and Vocera (San Jose, CA)
Qualifications (Education, Certifications And/or Experience)
Position Summary
Key Areas of Responsibility
This position will be responsible for collaborating to develop and execute the Medical Division manufacturing strategy, as defined by the GQO strategy. This position will be responsible for enabling the Instruments Manufacturing Network to deliver superior product quality, compliance with all regulatory requirements globally, product availability to ensure high level of Customer Service, driving standard cost reduction year on year, and launching new products. This position will ensure effective implementation of the Stryker Production System across the network utilizing tools and techniques developed and implemented by the Manufacturing Excellence team.
Through close collaboration with all GQO functions, this position will ensure the enablement of our commercial partners’ success in growth and profitability.
Manufacturing site leaders within the defined division – Portage, MI /Redmond, WA/ Belfast, UK/ Kayseri, Turkey/ Cary, IL and Vocera (San Jose, CA)
- In partnership with the Medical DOL and other members of the GQO Leadership Team, develop and execute the Strategy to support divisional manufacturing requirement;
- Responsible for execution of standardized activities as developed and implemented through Manufacturing Excellence organization.
- Drive the implementation of the Stryker Production system across the network;
- Responsible for all aspects of product quality throughout the manufacturing network supporting the Joint Replacement division.
- Effective communication with the division through the DOL to execute the strategy;
- Identify risks (safety, quality and supply) and develop plans to mitigate risks;
- In collaboration with Sourcing, ensure compliance with negotiated contracts and effective communication with suppliers in terms of quality, forecasting, planning and deliveries;
- Ensure all new products are launched as planned in collaboration with AO organization;
- Deliver results with a commitment to excellence and ensure that goals and objectives are met;
- Develop targeted short and long-term programs, for specific sites, to maintain high level of quality and compliance, deliver high level of product availability to meet customer needs, drive cost reduction activities and maximize inventory utilization;
- Ensure that critical information, trends, and results are communicated effectively and timely including performance to objectives and identification of areas of opportunity;
- Ensure all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations and laws governing the business operations;
- Act as legal representative of selected sites within geographical scope where applicable;
- Provide performance updates, suggest and drive global network improvement opportunities to MFG LT;
- Develop and engage talented leaders at each site ensuring that the organizational structure, talent and resources are aligned with the key business imperatives to deliver exceptional results;
- Demonstrate commitment to building exceptional teams by seeking "best in class" talent, engaging them to solve challenging business issues, and driving for developmental experiences with the aim of developing the next generation of leaders;
- In collaboration with the Supply Planning Team, develop targeted short and long-term programs to maximize inventory utilization, and improve product availability;
- Support the M&A activities including allocation of resources for DD and manufacturing integration;
- Strengthening key processes across the organization through standardization of best practices to minimizing duplication of activities;
- Support introduction of new technologies and prioritizing of new opportunities to enhance a world-class customer-focused, manufacturing environment with the GQO;
- Direct the development and implementation of procedures and controls to promote communication, proper information flow and cooperative problem solving to assist in solidifying management control.
- In partnership with the finance leader develop the budget and implement processes to ensure delivering the financial results
Qualifications (Education, Certifications And/or Experience)
- BS degree in Operation Management, Engineering related field, prefer MS/MBA
- 10-15 years of progressive manufacturing and supply chain management experience
- Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership experience Required
- Global/International site leadership highly preferred
- Strong understanding of FDA Quality System Requirements and related global Medical Device Quality Standards
- LEAN manufacturing and quality management expertise highly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build high levels of engagement
- Demonstrated ability to build a superior leadership team and bench
- Demonstrated strategic and process ability to effectively integrate existing and new plants into the regional Operations network
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain key internal and external professional relationships
- Ability to generate results, enthusiasm, high levels of trust, commitment, and a sense of urgency
- Ability to quickly gain the respect and support of own staff and fellow leaders
- Ability to build customer relationships with Stryker international affiliates at distribution divisions
- Demonstrated ability in change management
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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