Director of Operations, HID Pennsylvania

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director of Operations, HID Pennsylvania!! (Onsite)

Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Job ID: 33902

As part of the Industrial Smart Components (ISC) Business Unit, the Director Operation Nazareth, reports to the VP ISC BU. Responsible for the operations and financial performance of the Nazareth, PA  site - comprised of Manufacturing & Engineering for the Vizinex line of RFID Tags.  This Operations site, with their 5000 sq ft Warehouse, is also our Identification Technologies (IDT) BA Distribution/Fulfillment Center for North America, supporting other IDT Business Units outside of ISC.  The Director Operation provides direction and leadership to create a customer-focused operation that is adaptable to changing needs and enhances the processes, quality, safety and efficiency of the site.

Who are we? 

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,000 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

HID’s Identification Technologies Department:

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

As our Director of Operations, HID Pennsylvania, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Ensuring that all Managers understand how their work relates to the organization meeting the customers’ expectations and business objectives 
• Managing the operation with integrity to meet or exceed the business plan targets
• Developing and executing annual financial and operating plan
• Identifies issues with the operating metrics and has a strong contribution to the site and ISC BU P&L in preparing and overseeing budgets for assigned operational areas
• Supporting the development and implementation of manufacturing processes focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement. Evaluate and mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, trade and government agencies and company policies and procedures
• Promoting and maintaining a “team” work environment that develops the skills of employees
• Conducting staff meetings, and other meetings as needed to effectively communicate Company goals, objectives and performance 
• Interacting and collaborating with other Global functional groups. Participates in formulating and administering local procedures aligned with global policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, trade and government agencies and company policies and procedures

What we will love about your background: 

• Dynamic, highly skilled and experienced Operations leader
• Strong interest and background in Operations actives
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with good attention to details 
• Excellent at communication and collaboration
• Able to develop an active cooperation with colleagues and to build a team spirit
• Able to drive change, flexible in approach to issues 
• Dedicated, with positive energy and integrity
• Strong leader and influencer, who can quickly establish the key priorities for the Operations activities and get buy in at senior management level 
• Excellent analytical and project management skills 
• Solid financial acumen
• Understanding of operational and financial metrics and KPIs 
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Operational and Logistics excellence 
• Health, safety and environmental processes
• Understanding of ISO9001 requirements

Your Experience and Education include:   

• Bachelor’s degree, MBA a plus 
• 5 - 10 years operations management experience, preferably in an ISO9001 certified facility
• Six Sigma/lean manufacturing experience preferred

Who you are as a Leader:

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Willingness to ‘roll up sleeves’ and dive deep into tactical work when necessary
• Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive ambitious change
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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