Production Director CR

Hologic · Alajuela

Education / Educación:
Masters degree desired and university degree in Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer or similar.

Experience / Experiencia:
Minimum 12 years of professional experience in a similar industry, of which 10 years must be in positions of personnel supervision.

Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible):
Knowledge on Lean Manufacturing skill
Strong skills on supervision
Mathematic skills

Languages required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible):
Spanish/English (Advanced proficiency)

Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido:
Microsoft Office: Nivel Avanzado
Other Tools: Oracle

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:

Define and execute the manufacturing strategy aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring operational capability, competitiveness, and sustainable business growth.
Lead the Production organization, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Establish the strategic direction and governance of manufacturing processes to ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity targets.
Develop and manage the annual Manufacturing budget, including OPEX, CAPEX, labor, consumables, and strategic investments, ensuring optimal return on investment.
Ensure production plan attainment through effective management of resources, manufacturing capacity, and market requirements.
Drive operational transformation through Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Digital Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce operating costs, improve asset utilization, and eliminate waste across the value stream.
Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, corporate procedures, and global quality standards.

Operational Leadership

Direct manufacturing, packaging, and production support operations to ensure product safety, quality, and on-time delivery to customers.
Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective and preventive actions to achieve business objectives.
Lead daily management processes and strategic operational reviews, including Daily Management, Compass Reviews, SPR, BR, PRC, CRB, and Staff Meetings.
Manage operational risks by proactively identifying deviations and implementing mitigation plans that ensure business continuity and achievement of results.
Ensure the integrity of Work-in-Process (WIP) inventories, material traceability, and financial control of manufacturing operations.
Ensure effective short-, mid-, and long-term production planning aligned with demand forecasts and business requirements.
Influence and support Industry 4.0 and AI tools into manufacturing to improve quality, safety, productivity, and cost across his area of responsibility.

People Leadership and Culture
Lead, develop, and strengthen high-performing teams through structured training, succession planning, coaching, and talent development programs.
Promote a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement that enhances employee experience and organizational performance.
Establish clear performance expectations, define measurable objectives, and lead performance management and professional development processes.
Ensure the availability of critical talent through robust training, certification, and organizational capability-building initiatives.

Organizational Influence and Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a strategic business partner to Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, IT, and Finance organizations to achieve corporate objectives.
Lead cross-functional teams focused on complex problem-solving, product transfers, critical escalations, and process optimization initiatives.
Enable executive decision-making through data analysis, operational insights, and performance metrics.
Represent the Manufacturing function before senior leadership, effectively communicating risks, opportunities, and strategic improvement plans.

Expected Results
Consistent achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity objectives.
Maximized operational efficiency and resource utilization.
Sustainable cost reduction and waste elimination through Lean initiatives.
Development of an agile, resilient, and high-performing manufacturing organization.
Effective support of business growth through scalable operational capacity and excellence in execution.