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Dover Motion is an innovative technology company solving the world's most challenging problems in precision motion. We partner with life science and diagnostics leaders around the world to co-create lifesaving technologies in healthcare that millions rely on every day. As a key partner, we accelerate our client’s path to commercialization through expert design, agile development, and commercial-scale manufacture.

At Dover Motion, we strive for excellence. We achieve this though our commitment to continuous improvement which drives growth and breakthrough innovation across every aspect of our business.

Do you want to join a team with a passion for the med-tech industry? Are you after the next professional challenge with leaders dedicated to your growth?

We are looking for a dynamic Director of Operations to help drive our strategy in the manufacturing of our products, including ownership of plant activity and our production team. Leading our operations function includes support and guidance of manufacturing engineering, production control, supply chain, safety and facilities. This person is expected to build and lead a motivated and cohesive team by demonstrating strong communication skills, transparency, and a passion for success, while ensuring the growth and development of its individual members.

Responsibilities:

• Using data and process to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement and crafting a culture of continuous improvement

• Lead production team to meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators pertaining to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity and root cause / countermeasure as needed

• Review backlog, plan production (materials, machines, workforce) and evaluate overall capacity to determine if other countermeasures will be required to meet customer needs

• Identify, develop and grow key talent to ensure retention of key staff and maintaining of key skills to ensure Dover Motion’s growth

• Continually evaluate resource utilization (machines, assembly/test equipment, and workforce) and make recommendations to align capabilities and capacity with business needs

• Ensure all machines, tools, and equipment are maintained to produce quality product efficiently and effectively with minimal down-time

• Manage production budgets and implement cost controls as needed

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Technical/Engineering degree preferred

• 8+ years’ experience in leadership/management

• 5+ years’ experience working in a lean manufacturing environment

• Experience with MRP systems and material flow

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

  Experience / Skills that would strengthen your candidacy:

• Experience in an ISO:9001 and/or ISO:13485 environment (or equivalent)

• Practical knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, control plans/charts, calibration, inspection, etc.)

• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical skills and logic-based thinking

• Comfortable prioritizing in a fast-paced environment

• Practical knowledge of motion system assembly and/or metrology

• General knowledge of assembly and machining principles

• Strong problem solver and creative thinker

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Fortive is a diversified industrial growth company comprised of global businesses that are recognized leaders in attractive markets. With more than $6 billion in annual revenues, Fortive’s well-known brands hold leading positions in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution.

Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 24,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative employees in more than 40 countries around the world. Our team grows by tackling challenges that accelerate progress and further their careers. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement, the core of our company’s operating model is the Fortive Business System. For more information please visit: www.fortive.com.

At Dover Motion, our most valuable assets are our people. Our number one goal is to provide an environment where associates are supported in their development, have ample opportunities for advancement, are rewarded for their efforts, and most importantly, enjoy coming to work every day.

Dover Motion is an innovative technology company solving the world's most challenging problems in precision motion. We partner with life science and diagnostics leaders around the world to co-create lifesaving technologies in healthcare that millions rely on every day. As a key partner, we accelerate our client’s path to commercialization through expert design, agile development, and commercial-scale manufacture.

We are a member of the Fortive family of companies. Fortive (NYSE: FTV), one of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies, was a spin-off from Danaher in 2016 and today is a $5B+ revenue/$20B+ market cap enterprise with 17 operating companies, with locations worldwide.

At Dover Motion, we strive for excellence. We achieve this though our commitment to continuous improvement which drives growth and breakthrough innovation across every aspect of our business.

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