Senior Manager, Operations Strategy

Quidel Corporation • Athens, OH, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5m ago

Quidel Corporation Senior Manager, Operations Strategy Athens , Ohio Apply Now

The OpportunityQuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most - home to hospital, lab to clinic.Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.The RoleThe Senior Manager, Operations Strategy is responsible for contributing to the development of all Quidel Operations and Supply Chain strategic roadmaps; working with Ops/Finance/HR personnel and leaders across the organization. The role involves a high degree of coordination among cross-functional partners (Distribution, Logistics, Engineering, IS, Finance, Planning) and is ultimately responsible for modeling out company-wide Manufacturing (equipment, facilities, resource) utilization and strategic initiative options. Additionally, the role leads targeted activities focused on delivering the negotiated strategic plan elements including specific integration, synergy, and growth projects.This position is remote in the US.The ResponsibilitiesIdentifies, evaluates, and executes strategic operations initiativesLeads strategic initiatives from opportunity identification, prioritization, diagnostic, design, pilot, implementation, and impact measurement with a variety of toolsAnalyzes large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendationsDevelops strong partnerships with Leaders from various cross-functional operations teams to ensure that we can make and challenge decisions with accurate foundational data.Manages cross-functional project teams in developing operations capabilities (processes and tools.)Manages and escalates change-management risks among cross-functional partners.Prepares leadership and stakeholder business presentationsActively solicits input from key stakeholdersCarries out duties in compliance with established business policiesThe IndividualBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management or related filed8+ years of industry specific experience3+ years of Operations Strategic/Global level Leadership experienceFundamental understanding of Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) methodologies.Should have a demonstrated ability to collaborate and negotiate with various internal (operations, engineering) and external (contractors, local officials) personnel.Significant large-scale transfer of capabilities project experience and manufacturing operations experience.Ability to contribute to the development of a strategic roadmap with a high degree of autonomyExcellent project management skillsGood understanding of global supply chain processes/KPIs and financial/product flow modelingExcellent prioritization, organization and the ability to multitaskExperience in QSR (Quality System Regulations) and ISO medical device standardsExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Strong leadership skills and the ability to foster strong interpersonal relationships between groupsAppropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, statistical, spreadsheet and graphing software)The Key Working RelationshipsInternal Partners:Finance, Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Logistics,

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