Job Description

Global Operations Supply Chain Director

The Global Operations Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing Ormco's end-to-end global supply chain across multiple manufacturing sites. This role integrates strategic leadership, global materials management, production planning, logistics, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and continuous improvement to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and customer-centric supply chain. The Director will drive operational excellence through advanced planning systems, EBS methodologies, digital transformation, and strong cross-functional engagement. This position requires deep expertise in medical device operations, global logistics, inventory management, and regulatory frameworks, as well as proven success leading global teams in a dynamic environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership
• Global Supply Chain & Operations Management
• Supplier & Partner Management
• Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Oversight
• Production & Capacity Planning Excellence
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
• Team Leadership & Development

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management, preferably in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multi-site, multi-plant, and global logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR).
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced analytics tools.
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, pull systems, lean manufacturing, JIT, VSM, Kanban, Kaizen, and planning best practices.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with intelligent automation or Agentic AI tools.
• Multilingual capability (Spanish / English preferred).
• Experience in high-volume, multi-process, or medically regulated environments.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Exceptional analytical intelligence with the ability to think both critically and in strategic and tactical dimensions simultaneously.
• Strong leadership presence that inspires confidence, motivates diverse teams, and enables high performance in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Team-first, low-ego mindset with strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and cross-functional partnering skills.
• Highly skilled in problem solving, project management, and executive-level communication, including presentations and data-driven storytelling.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined in documentation, communication, and decision-making grounded in rigorous analysis and interpretation of data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed and cross-functional teams, managing through complexity, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
• Experienced in strategy development, translating long-term objectives into clear tactical execution plans.
• Strong analytical judgment, with the ability to prioritize in real time and make confident, informed decisions.
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Exhibits managerial courage, able to make tough decisions, engage in constructive "catch-ball" dialogue, and think quickly under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and driving results.
• Passionate about excellence in product and process quality, reliability, and operational performance.
• Unquestionably high ethical standards, operating with integrity, non-political behavior, and strong awareness of compliance and reputational risks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working hours and shifts will vary and are dependent upon the work cycles required by business needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Due to the nature of product contents, careful handling and compliance to procedure and processes are required. Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time as required by business needs. Occasionally push, pull, lift and/or bend as required by business needs. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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