Job Description

The Joinville Manufacturing Operations Director is responsible for the end-to-end process for the Manufacturing Technology Solutions Division at the Joinville site. This leader provides direction to the cross-functional team to ensure the reliability of quality identifiers. To achieve and ensure all requirements related to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, Financial, and Capex, the director ensures alignment with the expectations of our company and the global team.

The director plays a key role in developing and executing the site’s strategic priorities and actively sponsors a culture of continuous improvement, while leveraging Diversity and Inclusion as core values.

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance within the region according to company trade standards and policies at manufacturing sites.Support trade compliance audits at the site to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and assist in developing and implementing corrective and preventive actions.Frequently interact with other Marketing, Sales, and R&D departments within the region.Lead the integration between the site of Joinville Technology Solutions and the company global Manufacturing Division.Set the overall plant strategy, including developing a 5-year plan to optimize site activity and performance.Collaborate with your team to evaluate and continuously improve the plant's Environmental, Health, and safety compliance posture. You will strive to provide all employees with a safe and healthy workplace.Organize manufacturing activities to ensure an uninterrupted supply of products at a competitive cost. You will collaborate with the site leadership teams to ensure accurate reporting.Responsible for the Product Quality delivered in your scope. You will provide the necessary evidence and documentation to keep products compliant with various global and national regulations related to these kinds of products. You will ensure that the Quality organization follows the Global Quality strategy.Promote the creation of the right manufacturing performance tracking tools (incl. the right Key Performance Indicators) and use these tools to evaluate the performance of the manufacturing sites.Promote Lean Manufacturing & 6 Sigma principles in the manufacturing facilities. You will sponsor the Continuous improvement & best practice sharing initiatives.Co-define and execute a mid-long and long-term strategy for its manufacturing sites to cope with the targeted growth and the unpredictability of some markets.Provide ongoing feedback and sponsor development opportunities to your Leadership Team, explicitly focusing on the talent and expertise pool.You will frequently interact with the other Marketing/Sales and R&D departments in their Region.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in engineering or equivalent.Proven relevant work experience.Advanced/Fluent in EnglishStrong understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001 systems.Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.Familiarity with Six Sigma principles

Skills and Competencies

Successfully collaborates across functions and geographies, with extensive experience in driving cross-functional processes and a career progression showing multifunctional growth.Demonstrates creativity and effectiveness in addressing strategic challenges, possessing an entrepreneurial mindset capable of thinking outside the box and taking measured risks. Insightful about how Supply Chain capabilities can enable commercial success and drive multinational growth.A strong, inspirational, and enterprise leader with a hands-on, high-energy, action-oriented style. Establishes clear expectations and priorities, drives key initiatives to completion, takes decisive action, and holds accountability for decisions. Sets goals, consistently delivers plans, monitors progress, and proactively addresses issues. Exhibits flexible and creative problem-solving skills with a strong personal work ethic.Willing to challenge conventional thinking and the status quo, driving organizational change that results in the consistent delivery of high-quality results.A world-class team player who works effectively in a team-based organization, collaborates cross-functionally, influences at senior levels, and builds alignment around goals and objectives.Demonstrates conviction by staking out a position and setting a clear course of action while building consensus on key initiatives and priorities. Resolves organizational issues through difficult decisions that ensure the success of the business strategy and proactively confronts problems or conflicts across teams or divisions.Capable of simplifying and conveying complex concepts and strategies, both orally and in writing. Effectively conducts and facilitates meetings, possesses strong presentation skills, and is an excellent listener who seeks broad input and feedback with frequent follow-up. An articulate and dynamic communicator across multiple audiences.Demonstrates effective performance management by holding direct reports accountable and ensuring outcomes are followed by appropriate consequences. Champions leadership development initiatives that contribute to a strong, diverse succession pool.Shows that attracting, selecting, and retaining top diverse talent is critical to long-term business success. Identifies future talent requirements and develops strong workforce plans.Proven ability to lead key initiatives, motivating teams to work collaboratively to achieve objectives and maintain organizational focus on key priorities. Provides clear direction, delegates effectively, and actively communicates with superior project and people management skills.Possesses a good understanding of the technical discipline of Manufacturing operations, applying its principles and methods to support business strategy and drive operational improvements for competitive advantage.Exhibits unquestioned integrity and strong business ethics, demonstrating a firm commitment to the company’s culture and values. Holds an industry reputation and record of achievement that establishes trust and credibility with peers, subordinates, collaboration partners, and external constituents.Understands, integrates, and resolves different customer demands.Executes duties with focus, drive, competitiveness, urgency, and a need to win

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Valid Driving License:

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Required Skills:

Business, Business, Business Strategies, Change Management, Client Relationship Building, Coaching, Communication, Corporate Financial Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Entrepreneurial Thinking, High Performance Organization (HPO), Industriousness, Interpersonal Relationships, ISO 14001, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Management Process, Manufacturing Operations, Motivating Teams, Operational Excellence, People Leadership, Process Optimization {+ 4 more}

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Job Posting End Date:

06/27/2025

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Requisition ID:R353422