Global Operations Supply Chain Director

Job Description:

The Global Operations Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading and optimizing Ormco’s end-to-end global supply chain across multiple manufacturing sites. This role integrates strategic leadership, global materials management, production planning, logistics, regulatory compliance, supplier management, and continuous improvement to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and customer-centric supply chain.

The Director will drive operational excellence through advanced planning systems, EBS methodologies, digital transformation, and strong cross‑functional engagement. This position requires deep expertise in medical device operations, global logistics, inventory management, and regulatory frameworks, as well as proven success leading global teams in a dynamic environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global supply chain and materials management strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve agility, resilience, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Drive digital transformation, including AI, IoT, predictive analytics, and advanced planning tools.
• Develop value‑stream strategies and best‑in-class processes across planning, forecasting, procurement, inventory, and logistics.

Global Supply Chain & Operations Management

• Oversee procurement, planning, logistics, inventory control, and distribution across worldwide operations.
• Lead global PSI / S&OP processes to balance demand, supply, and capacity.
• Ensure global alignment with KPIs, policy deployment, and performance dashboards (e.g., bowler metrics, action plans).
• Direct forecasting, production planning, capacity analysis, and resource requirement modeling.
• Manage department budgets and ensure effective spend control.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global suppliers and third‑party logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure adherence to quality, cost, delivery, and compliance standards.
• Implement supplier performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement programs.
• Support new product development by ensuring long‑term supplier and materials readiness.

Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure all supply chain practices comply with FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and additional medical device regulations.
• Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory teams to support audits, inspections, and CAPA activities.
• Champion lean, Kaizen, JIT, and DBS methodology across global operations.

Production & Capacity Planning Excellence

• Oversee detailed production scheduling to meet customer delivery and service-level targets.
• Lead long-term capacity planning supporting growth, efficiency improvements, and new product launches.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks, labor needs, and equipment requirements; develop strategic investment proposals.
• Standardize planning processes across all sites and product lines.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Finance, R&D, Product Management, Strategic Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.
• Lead planning and supply chain inputs for NPI, engineering changes, and commercialization.
• Act as a primary liaison for global operations, influencing stakeholders from executives to operational teams.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global supply chain and materials management team.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and data‑driven decision-making.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and workforce scaling.

Job Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, business, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain management, preferably in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site, multi‑plant, and global logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR).
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced analytics tools.
• Deep knowledge of inventory management, pull systems, lean manufacturing, JIT, VSM, Kanban, Kaizen, and planning best practices.
• Excellent communication, cross‑functional leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with intelligent automation or Agentic AI tools.
• Multilingual capability (Spanish / English preferred).
• Experience in high‑volume, multi‑process, or medically regulated environments.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Exceptional analytical intelligence with the ability to think both critically and in strategic and tactical dimensions simultaneously.
• Strong leadership presence that inspires confidence, motivates diverse teams, and enables high performance in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
• Team‑first, low‑ego mindset with strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, and cross‑functional partnering skills.
• Highly skilled in problem solving, project management, and executive‑level communication, including presentations and data‑driven storytelling.
• Detail‑oriented and disciplined in documentation, communication, and decision-making grounded in rigorous analysis and interpretation of data.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed and cross‑functional teams, managing through complexity, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
• Experienced in strategy development, translating long‑term objectives into clear tactical execution plans.
• Strong analytical judgment, with the ability to prioritize in real time and make confident, informed decisions.
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing concepts, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Exhibits managerial courage, able to make tough decisions, engage in constructive “catch‑ball” dialogue, and think quickly under pressure.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to identifying gaps, recommending improvements, and driving results.
• Passionate about excellence in product and process quality, reliability, and operational performance.
• Unquestionably high ethical standards, operating with integrity, non‑political behavior, and strong awareness of compliance and reputational risks.
   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working hours and shifts will vary and are dependent upon the work cycles required by business needs. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Due to the nature of product contents, careful handling and compliance to procedure and processes are required.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time as required by business needs.
• Occasionally push, pull, lift and/or bend as required by business needs.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$159,900 - $239,900

Operating Company:

Ormco

Ormco is a global leader and innovator of high-quality orthodontic products and solutions, including brackets and wires. For more than 60 years, our team has partnered with the orthodontic community to help create over 20 million