Vp, Plant General Manager

Edwards Lifesciences has an opening for a Vice President, Plant General Manager at our Draper, UT location. This role will provide leadership and oversight on all areas within the plant and will be a key leader within our Global Supply Chain organization.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of plans that support commercial and new product development/launches plans
• Develop robust strategic talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the plant. Responsible for developing a high performing team across the plant
• Oversee the execution of strategic and corporate initiatives for cross-functional teams (e.g. IT, Facilities, BEx) in collaboration with GSC and Business Units
• Responsible for representing the company with external parties (e.g., local state government, community, other manufacturing peer organizations, regulatory/governmental agencies )
• Collaborate with network leadership to execute GSC and network strategy, lead site implementation and monitor related corresponding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Provide plant leadership and direct plant management team with integration of multiple disciplines and departments. Responsible for managing plant P&L, developing manufacturing facility policies, and authorizing their implementation while ensuring product quality and safety
• Oversee multiple strategic, plant-level projects with highest criticality including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects
• Drive innovation, process optimization, and the implementation of continuous improvement programs within the plant
• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated track record in people management
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and related experience in manufacturing operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 16 years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in related field and 14 years of relevant experience
• Experience working in a regulated industry

Additional Skills:

• Serves as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, and Regions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Expert understanding of manufacturing and operations procedures with extensive and detailed knowledge of company allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas
• Proven track record in developing relationships and leveraging them to influence change
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience, including all levels of employees, corporate and business unit counterparts, and external contacts (e.g., government bodies, industry trade associations, business partners)
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Expert knowledge of financial mechanism that relates to manufacturing and operations
• Expert understanding of related aspects of manufacturing and operations processes and/or systems
• Expert knowledge of key regulations and standards (e.g., QSR, MDD, ISO)
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Ability to interact internally and externally with executive level management, requiring negotiation of extremely critical matters; influences policymaking
• Ability to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of manufacturing and operations to the business
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.