Job description

Primary Location
: US-IL-Mundelein
*Description*
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JOB SUMMARY
Overall accountability for alignment of Operations programs, initiatives and projects against Business Strategies in order to deliver expected performance results in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People metrics.
Drive the development of a multi-year Master Plan in alignment with the Zero Loss Journey and will govern all related program management activities to ensure timely execution of those programs while validating deliverable of expected results are met.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct the development, prioritization, and execution of key business strategies for Operations to ensure the deliverable of Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People objectives.
Create, implement and enforce standards to control project cost, timeline, and integration by creating and following guidelines, specifications, and project objectives and setting performance requirements.
Govern multiple cross-functional projects, managing efforts to support sustainable best practices and complex, organization-wide projects; managing expectations of program and project leadership; and adjusting approaches in response to changing business demands.
Establish a governance structure and manage the bottom-up improvement projects by reviewing data; determining needed solutions that fit local needs and can be leveraged across the region; and collaborating with cross-functional teams regarding support for solutions.
Monitor performance trends against targets and project commitments to alert senior leadership of Operations plan risk and potential shortfalls on business objectives.
Manage resource allocation for prioritized projects and facilitate the review and re-prioritization of projects to adequately support the current and future business needs.
Support the clear communication of business priorities and initiatives to the entire Organization to ensure cross functional alignment and clarity of expectations across all internal and external stakeholders.
Management responsibilities include:
-Typically manages through multiple Managers
-Provide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountability
-Strategic, tactical and operational planning (12 + months) for the function or department
-Direct budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programs
-Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies
-Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies
Please be aware that Medline requires all employees starting in this position to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated by their start date. Medline is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for COVID-19 consistent with federal, state, and local law.
*Qualifications*
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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Social Science, Supply Chain, Communications, Project Management or related field.
Work Experience
At least 7 years of overall experience in Supply Chain environment and Operations Management.
At least 4 years’ experience in Program or Project Management.
At least 4 years of experience directly managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to lead through influence and engage at all levels in the Organization.
Highly skilled in time management such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.
Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills.
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Masters of Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
Certification / Licensure
Project Management (PMP) certification.
Work Experience
Continuous Improvement leader in an advanced Lean or TPM organization.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Experience establishing a Zero Loss Journey, Master Planning, OGSM or leveraging Hoshin methodologies.

Job Type: Full-time

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