Operations Director

**Job Function**:Supply Chain Manufacturing**Job Sub Function**:Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing**Job Category**:People Leader**All Job Posting Locations**:Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.We are searching for the best talent **Supply Chain Director** to be in Juarez, plant Salvarcar.**JOB SUMMARY**The Supply Chain Director is responsible for managing production personnel to maximize quality and output in a manufacturing operation. Accountable for achieving production targets while maintaining cost controls.Leads and directs the production operation. Collaborates with all relevant departments to determine production goals and communicates targets to assigned department. Establishes production priorities and sequence of manufacturing projects. Reviews manufacturing issues to assess any potential risks to operation. Monitors production output against customer due dates and initiates action to prevent missed commitments. Examines production and operating reports and oversees actions taken to resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems. Ensures awareness of plant personnel in the areas of safety and quality. Reviews programs within these areas and plant compliance records. Makes sure training plans are aligned with areas in need of improvement. Reviews and approves standard operational and working practices. Recommends modifications as appropriate. Approves plant's operational budget. Initiates effective cost control practices. Evaluates and approves recommendations regarding equipment repair and/or replacement.Lead and Coordinate all Production Planning, Raw Materials Procurement (Planning/Buying), warehouse and shipping operations to ensure:- Lead and Coordinate all Production Planning, Raw Materials Procurement (Planning/Buying) and warehouse operations.- Achieving customer demand fulfillment targets, developing & implementing world-class inventory- Establishes production priorities and sequence of manufacturing projects.- Management practices, standards & directing global, strategic demand & inventory plans. This position possesses a broad range of responsibilities critical to efficient utilization of resources & inventories to meet demand.- Managing the central focal point representing the interest of marketing, sales, manufacturing, materials, engineering & finance at corporate international & site levels to assure global enterprise product demand objectives are met.- Responsible to identify, communicate, and drive corrective actions derived from the execution of the supply plan as it relates to the production planning and logistics activities embedded in duties and responsibilities section.- Reviews manufacturing issues to assess any potential risks to operation.- Under the direction of the Plant Manager, directs and coordinates all the manufacturing activities and programs within the Plant.- He/she manages the day-to-day of Manufacturing/Process Engineering and interacts with the Materials Management in its responsibility areas.- He/she is responsible for participating in the development and implementation of the transfer plans.- Coordinates the implementation of new technology and products in the Business Units according to the goals and objectives of the Corporation.- Establishes the G&O and develops plans for his direct subordinates assigned to the Business Units.- Develops, maintains and improves all the Business Processes under his/her supervision.- Participates in the day-to-day of operations with a responsibility in the production of products at the lowest cost, consisting on the specifications of quality control and production programs.- Develops and participates in strategic decisions of the plant, his/her division and the company.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:Responsible for logistic activities such as:- Receives essentially administrative supervision, with assignments, objectives and deadlines given in general terms.- Has complete technical and administrative responsibility to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate his/her areas of responsibility.- Establishes operational goals and objectives in the same line and strategies of the corporation. Prepares programs for projects and coordinates activities to ensure achieving the specifications of the corporate goals and objectives.- Provides a leadership role in the development and implementation of the world-class manufacturing standards (TAI, JAI, CFM).- Maintains a link between the people around his/her organization, with the responsibility to act independently in techniques or issues related to his/her area.- Implements “goal” systems and procedures to ensure that t