Director of Operations

With 64 manufacturing sites in 26 countries, our aspiration is to become the top manufacturer of innovative and generic medicines in the industry!<br><br>Purpose:<br>The Director of Operations is a Site Business Leader for a Melville and Hicksville manufacturing and packaging operations. Direct, lead and facilitate all operations activities for the defined “End to End” process at the site in a safe and efficient manner in conformance with cGMP’s and HSE regulations. Provide strategic direction to the team within the business unit, support function site representatives and regional groups, promoting the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement deliver in key performance metrics. <br><br>Major Accountabilities<br>• Integrates all the areas directly associated to the operations shop floor for a successful End to End performance, while lead and coordinate all Operations activities at the site. <br>• Translate Site Strategy into tactical priorities and daily operations. Develop and execute an integrated operations-wide strategic plan for leveraging and optimizing production operations. Incorporate business strategies to deliver a competitive advantage to the site and company<br>• Work closely with Site Head, Supply Chain, MS & T, Operational Excellence, P&O and Engineering/Facilities on the 5-year plan to assure equipment, manpower and facilities are sufficient to meet projected requirements.<br>• Oversee progress in achieving operational/production goals and objectives, with an integrated End to End view of the operation. Accountable for the successful performance of the production unit metrics with regards to Customer Service, Quality and Compliance, HSE, Finance among others.<br>• Take active participation and accountability in the supply chain plan in a monthly basis for the three-month agreement and partner closely with SC to assure a successful production scheduling in all areas of the business units.<br>• Highlight and oversee resolution of any bottle necks to ensure the site reaches production goals, maintains inventory levels, and prevents backorders.<br>• Assess operational capabilities and performance to ensure the delivery of quality products and services on time to all customers internal and external. Identify initiatives for improving operational capabilities. (i.e. processes, organizational and human performance, assisting in the planning and execution of those initiatives)<br>• Drive Improvements program in Operations to ensure ongoing productivity improvements that will result in COGS improvement and zero defects. Participate in the annual budgeting and quarterly outlook process at it relates to plant capacity, manpower requirements and equipment utilization.<br>• Build more efficient, effective, manufacturing operations while implementing best practices. Anticipates needs and initiates development and implementation of new technology and approaches. Provide strategic direction for operations utilizing these new approaches.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to team to effectively executive on site and business unit strategy. Sets objectives and provides clear direction on execution for area of responsibility. Coaches and develops team.<br>• Coaches and Mentor members of the team by providing input and coaching on professional development and career path; provides timely feedback; and evaluates performance of direct reports after obtaining the relevant functional input and evaluation. Provides feedback and input on performance evaluations for indirect reports, who are members of the Team. <br>• Build and sustain a culture of collaboration and teamwork between functions at the site. Maintain a flow of information between key stakeholders ensuring cross-functional alignment. <br>• Actively participate in FDA audits.<br>• Direct, oversee and participate in recruitment, selection, promotion, talent management and succession planning of personnel in Operations.<br>• Responsible for implementation of and compliance to the principles and practices of the Novartis Manufacturing Manual at the site. <br>• As appropriate, responsible for implementing and providing status updates and evidence regarding the activities/action plans for the functional requirements outlined in the Novartis Manufacturing Manual (NMM).<br>• Perform other duties as assigned.<br>• Adhere to all applicable procedures, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements. (For example: OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E etc.) Ensures all work is performed in a safe, effective manner, and in compliance with the appropriate industry and regulatory (FDA, DEA, OSHA) standards, and Departmental, Plant, and Corporate quality and Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) goals.<br><br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ggbnzRY9z8w{#400,300#}#/video#]