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Job Summary:
Myco Works is seeking a person to fill the role of Senior Manager, Operations. This person will have 24/7 results accountability for Myco Works tanning operations at our tannery partner site in Igualada, Spain. This person will lead operations through startup to long-term stability. This will be accomplished by driving consistent increases in throughput by leveraging continuous improvement and loss elimination methodologies, all of which is to be built upon a strong foundation of all safety and quality systems.
Critical focus areas for the Senior Manager, Operations will be: implementation of the Myco Way (Myco Works’ novel manufacturing work system); process and SKU development; coaching and development of direct reports in the areas of leadership, process understanding, and technical knowledge (Learn-Do-Teach methodology); elimination of top chronic production losses to root cause; and fostering a winning culture.
This role interacts heavily with multiple organizations, including Process Development, Product, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and the People team, as well as other external partners. The role reports to the VP of Manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Lead implementation of the Myco Way by leveraging servant leadership principles
Define production processes, lead cross functional projects with Process Development, Product, and Quality
Drive a “Zero Defect” culture, especially in the areas of Safety and Quality
Create and execute against an annual Master Plan as well as the corresponding 30-60-90 Day Plans
Execute the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle with a focus on the elimination of top chronic losses
Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly gap analysis to validate all plans are on track, adjusting when necessary
Assist in resolving technical issues
Manage the performance of your team - set clear goals and expectations, give timely feedback, conduct semi-annual performance reviews
Execute Root Cause Loss Elimination targeted at top losses and ensure they are driven to Zero, coaching teams on the process along the way
Assist in rolling out all Daily Management Systems and leverage them to drive breakthrough results
Work with Process Development groups in validating process changes / centerlines
Assist the Quality department with the improvement of test methods that are tied to top Quality losses
Meet budget, assessing adherence on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis
Drive company vision across all tanning operations
Qualifications:
BS in Leather Technology, Leather Science or Engineering preferred
8+ years’ experience in tanning industry
4+ years’ People Management experience with a proven record of building capability in the organization
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience with having 24/7 results accountability in a high-paced manufacturing environment
Thorough understanding of TPM methodologies and implementation
Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and ability to train the broader organization on their proper execution
Understanding of local safety standards and how to drive an “Injury Free” workplace
Ability to execute gap analyses and create focused action plans
Knowledge of statistical process control
Experience working in cross functional teams
Experience with starting up new processes, equipment, and/or production lines
Able to effectively give and receive feedback to individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to make business decisions quickly while under pressure
Ability to operate with incomplete information and implicit instruction
Demonstrated ability to manage a budget while hitting all other production goals
Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
In our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, we recognize the importance of accommodating individual needs. If you require any specific accommodations during the application or interview process, please feel free to let us know. We are dedicated to facilitating a comfortable and accessible experience for all candidates, and will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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