Senior Director of Operations

Fortive

Everett, WA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with cross-functional manufacturing and lean operations expertise who lead through process and metrics.

Best fit for

Candidates with 10+ years of cross-functional operations leadership in manufacturing and lean environments
— “10+ yrs. of progressive operations and cross functional management”
Individuals experienced in aligning service and production teams with customer expectations and revenue goals
— “Collaborate closely with the global sales and product organizations to align on customer expectations, delivery timelines, and revenue goals”
Candidates who have successfully managed lean manufacturing and FBS implementation in complex settings
— “Experience successfully implementing lean manufacturing and Fortive Business System processes within depth knowledge of the methodology”

Things to consider

Travel commitment of up to 15% is a necessary part of the role
— “Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time”
The role requires managing budgets and providing detailed monthly variance reports
— “Set and lead capital, fixed and variable budgets for manufacturing site, providing end-of-month variance reporting and analysis”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience in driving predictive results and lean manufacturing outcomes
— “Proven track record delivering predictive results for customers”
Emphasize leadership in talent development and service organization management
— “Experience leading a service organization”
Showcase your ability to implement and extend lean methodologies and FBS processes
— “Utilize Gemba techniques to foster and extend our FBS (Fortive Business System) and Lean Culture”
Demonstrate your capability to manage complex material planning and scheduling systems
— “Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transitions from engineering to manufacturing”
Quantify your budget management and cost control achievements in prior roles
— “Proven track record in controlling costs to budget”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

successful implementation of lean manufacturing
on-time delivery
cost control
talent development

Typical background

10+ years of operations and cross-functional management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Operations ManagementCross-functional LeadershipBudget ManagementTalent DevelopmentCustomer AlignmentContinuous Improvement

Preferred

Data AnalysisGlobal Business Management

Stack & domain

Lean ManufacturingFortive Business SystemMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationLeadershipOperationsManufacturingEngineering

About the role

Original posting from Fortive

Primary Responsibilities
The Senior Director of Operations will be responsible for leading the 4 pillars of our Everett Operations organization
ProductionService & CalibrationMaterials & PlanningDFx (Design for Manufacturing) & EngineeringDrive point of impact results while ensuring safety of our associates, quality of our products and services, and on-time delivery at the minimum investment in cost and inventory.Utilize Gemba techniques to foster and extend our FBS (Fortive Business System) and Lean CultureProvide leadership for planning and scheduling to support accurate and timely receipts, shipments, and overall material managementCoordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) and product transitions from engineering to manufacturing to ensure post launch success through process and metrics leadership.Set and lead capital, fixed and variable budgets for manufacturing site, providing end-of-month variance reporting and analysis, absorption accounting analysis and forecasting, and corrective actions as requiredCollaborate with HR for organization and talent development, talent risk management, and succession planningLead daily, weekly, and monthly reviews to ensure improvement projects and key performance indicators stay on track. Execution through robust Daily Management/Visual Management and Operational Review cadences to ensure the site meets its customer and business commitments.Collaborate closely with the global sales and product organizations to align on customer expectations, delivery timelines, and revenue goals, while driving sustained value creation through effective communication, expectation setting, and organizational capability building. Additionally, work to enhance customer value and operational efficiency by developing solutions that promote shipment linearity within the Operations and Service teams.
Qualifications:
Required:
10+ yrs. of progressive operations and cross functional managementCross functional business management experience in manufacturing engineering, Service & production operations, continuous improvement, and other support functionsProven track record in controlling costs to budgetProven track record delivering predictive results for customersLean Manufacturing demonstrated knowledge and resultsProficient in digital literacy (Microsoft Office products: Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)Experience successfully implementing lean manufacturing and Fortive Business System processes within depth knowledge of the methodology (or similar)Experience leading a service organizationExperience developing engineering talentExcellent communication skills and proven ability to motivate various levels of organizationMust be able to travel up to 15% of the time
Desired:
Data analysis skillsExperience leading >$70M revenue business
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

Source: Fortive careers