Director, Manufacturing Operations at Medline Industries, Inc. in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Job Description:

With over fifty years of consecutive growth, Medline has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and business in more than 100 countries. Medline is the largest privately-held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, and is uniquely positioned to provide products, education and support across the continuum of care. We've again been named to the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces and was recently named one of the nation's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work for". To maintain this enviable position and continue our growth, we are looking for new talent, like you!

The Director, Manufacturing Operations will be a key role working on-site at our Arlington Heights, IL location. This position will oversee and lead all manufacturing operations to support the overall business objectives of profitable growth by driving continuous improvement of productivity, delivery and cost.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor and empower staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; Create and maintain a positive work environment. Build and maintain employee morale and motivation; Ensure the teams are appropriately staffed with required competencies. Responsible for decisions regarding hires, promotions, corrective action and terminations.


• Provide leadership for the blow, fill seal, aseptic water operation. Ensure efficient operations with minimum equipment downtime. This includes Continuous Improvement processes in manufacturing and warehouse, robust Preventative Maintenance program and Training program.


• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean working environment by establishing and implementing procedures, rules and regulations; monitors all production related safety and security systems and procedures regularly. Conduct regular Safety meeting and reviews the effectiveness of programs and processes. Manage all capital expenditures.


• Oversee all aspects of raw material and component inventory management.


• Directly manage the following functions: Warehouse, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Training, Maintenance/Tooling.


• Lead and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve project objectives, annual targets, etc, E.g. with corporate supply chain, sourcing, HR and other manufacturing locations.


• Accountable for annual operational expenses with expectation of preparing annual budgets and executing accordingly. Additionally, oversee preparation and management of capital expenditures for the plant.


• Create, maintain, and report production status through solid visuals such as KPI boards


• Serve as a coach and role model to direct reports for Problem Solving, leadership, and other CI activities.


• Support resolution of customer complaints by maintaining liaison with local and Divisional Quality staff, and facility staff to investigate and resolve quality issues. Serve as plant leader for all internal and external quality audits.

Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. And much more!

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Business.

Work Experience

• 8 years of experience working directly in a production environment.


• 4 years of experience managing people in a production environment, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.

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