Associate Director Molding Excellence
Associate Director Molding Excellence
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Job Title: Associate Director Molding Excellence
Location: Multiple U.S. Manufacturing Sites (NJ UT SC CT)
Work Schedule: Hybrid (M Th in office Fridays remote)
Industry: Medical Devices
Job Category: Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director to lead Molding Excellence initiatives across a network of manufacturing plants. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement advancing operational excellence and building a culture focused on safety quality delivery and cost efficiency.
This is a high-impact hands-on leadership position requiring significant time on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will be located near or willing to relocate to a key manufacturing site in NJ UT SC or CT.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead strategy development and deployment for Molding Excellence across manufacturing locations.
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Establish strategic alignment by cascading KPIs and defining a roadmap toward maturity.
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Promote internal and external benchmarking to drive a zero-loss culture.
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Coach and mentor Operational Excellence (OpEx) managers and teams across multiple sites.
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Facilitate capability-building initiatives Kaizen events and structured problem-solving programs.
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Develop standardized reporting and tracking metrics across molding sites.
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Partner with site and business unit leaders to implement cost-to-win (CtW) strategies.
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Drive measurable improvements in OEE/OLE waste reduction and labor productivity.
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Ensure the sustainable application of Lean Six Sigma and other CI methodologies.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor s degree in Engineering Business or related field (Master s preferred).
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Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience including 3 years in production system deployment.
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Deep knowledge of injection molding operations.
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Proven success in implementing Lean and Six Sigma principles across multi-site environments.
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Strong business acumen and the ability to link CI initiatives to business outcomes.
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Experience working in matrixed multicultural environments.
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Willingness to travel up to 75 including international travel 30.
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Must reside or be willing to relocate near a primary manufacturing site.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
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Expertise in operational excellence systems and deployment.
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Strong problem-solving coaching and training skills.
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Experience developing work standards and capability frameworks.
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Clear understanding of customer service impact through CI.
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Excellent communication and leadership skills.
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Proven project/program management experience.
Additional Details:
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Base Salary: $157700 $181000
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Employment Type: Full-Time
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Bonus Eligible: No
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Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate
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Interview Travel: Reimbursed
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Visa Sponsorship: Not available
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Security Clearance: Not required
Preferred Candidate Profile:
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Experience with companies specializing in injection molding
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Demonstrated CI leadership in regulated manufacturing environments.
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Comfortable with frequent domestic and international travel.
Employment Type
Full Time
