Sr. Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy
25987.5297
Apply to this job Until 9/16/2026 First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description
As a global leader working with the Global Manufacturing Leadership team, assist in developing and executing the Company’s long term manufacturing strategy. Oversee future production ecosystem, driving transformation across Smart Factory, AI Manufacturing, global network design, and organizational scalability. Oversee manufacturing network modeling, global manufacturing network expansion, strategic program management, business excellence governance, and production line industrial engineering transformation across the Organization’s global operations. Play a critical role in shaping the next generation of the Company’s manufacturing capabilities. Job duties:
Manufacturing Strategy Development & Vision Setting
Manufacturing Strategy Development & Vision Setting
- Partner with Global Manufacturing Leadership to develop and deploy the long-term manufacturing strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives and global operational needs.
- Establish clear vision and direction for digital transformation, network evolution, and organizational scalability.
- Translate strategic insights into actionable roadmaps for global manufacturing excellence.
- Lead enterprise-wide Smart Factory initiatives, integrating automation, digital systems, and advanced analytics.
- Drive adoption of AI Manufacturing technologies, including predictive quality, intelligent process control, and machine learning based optimization.
- Partner with IT, Engineering, and Operations to deploy scalable digital platforms across global sites.
- Oversee global manufacturing network modeling, including capacity planning, scenario simulation, risk assessment, and make vs buy assessments.
- Lead global manufacturing network expansion, including site strategy, capability deployment, and long-term footprint optimization.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, regional opportunities, and supply chain shifts to inform future network design.
- Direct multiyear, cross functional strategic programs that modernize the Company’s manufacturing capabilities.
- Establish and refine business excellence governance, ensuring clear decision frameworks, accountability, and performance metrics.
- Perform executive reporting and program management for global transformation initiatives.
- Lead transformation of production line industrial engineering, including group technology manufacturing strategies, digital work instructions, and lean manufacturing enhancements.
- Standardize industrial engineering practices across global sites to improve throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence methodologies.
- Mentor and develop high performing teams across engineering, operations, and strategy functions.
- Influence senior leadership through data driven insights and strategic recommendations.
- Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
About this role
Summary
Lead global manufacturing strategy, digital transformation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Job title
Sr. Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy
Experience level
senior level
Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
Remote work possible, no specific location specified.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
Yes
Skills & keywords
Required skills
strategic planningdigital transformationproject managementindustrial engineeringleadership
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
smart factoryai manufacturingnetwork modelingindustrial engineeringdigital transformation
Locations
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