Associate Director, Production

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we'll give you the opportunity to harness all that's within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we'll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you'll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.

About the role:

This Associate Director of Production role will have key responsibility for all production elements of the Arden Hills Capital Equipment area that will grow in ownership to other business unit responsibility within the site. The Associate Director will partner with the Arden Hills Production Director and key cross-functional peers to set strategy, provide leadership and own overall production deliverables for the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The Associate Director of Production builds and cultivates strong and sustaining partnerships with Global Supply Chain sites and other cross-functional organizations.
• Coach and develop a team that exemplifies the Boston Scientific core values of Caring, Diversity, Global Collaboration, High Performance, Meaningful Innovation, and Winning Spirit.
• Demonstrate in-depth business knowledge, equally proficient in production knowledge and people leadership.
• Drive the adoption of best practices of Production and Lean Manufacturing across multiple value streams.
• Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc.).
• Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload, and available resources.
• Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of related functional and leadership experience within the Production/Operations space.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct managerial experience leading large and diverse teams across a highly matrixed organization
• Medical device or related industry experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Senior executive presence, comfortable presenting and collaborating with Senior Leaders as a Business Advisor
• Ability to successfully manage and execute multiple, large-scale projects using established project management tools and processes.
• Demonstrated capability in collaborating and partnering within a complex and matrix global distribution and manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated high degree of integrity and professionalism, and an ability to establish credibility.
• High sense of urgency and commitment to execution

Requisition ID: 579208

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement.  The goal of the drug testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn't just business, it's personal. And if you're a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company's policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.