Focus Factory Lead, External Manufacturing OC & CC

Slovensko
Trvalý pracovný pomer
Plný úväzok

Pred 7 dňami

About ConvatecPioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.comPlace of work: Remote, Slovakia
Wage (gross) and other rewards: Minimum 3500€ / monthly (depending on experiences and quality of the candidate) + annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company
Contract type: full-time
Start date: by agreementAbout the role:Leads day‑to‑day performance and service of assigned External Manufacturers (EMs). Lead cross-functional teams to External Manufacturing KPI achievement across safety, quality, delivery and cost dimensions (True North KPIs). Scope includes 16 external manufacturers with $111m 2026 budgeted spend.Your key duties and responsibilities:

Define and implement Daily Management structure within EM OC & CC in alignment with the Convatec Performance System (CPS)
Understand OC & CC EM contributions to EM True North KPIs, develop leading indicators for underperforming metrics, and build action plans to improve performance.

Cost

Track and manage Spend vs Budget
Design and implement a process for managing Write-Offs, including a process for the management of free-issue material to EM Suppliers and scrap exceeding standards
Create a portfolio of projects to drive Gross Productivity
Quality

Design and champion Complaints-per-Million (CPM) reduction initiatives to achieve 1% year-over-year reduction in partnership with EM Quality (internal), NPD (internal) and EM Suppliers (external).
Champion CAPA Investigations to timely resolution in partnership with EM Quality (internal), NPD (internal) and EM Suppliers (external).
Resilience

Create processes to track, manage and improve Supplier OTIF Delivery
Ensure 100% Contract Coverage for all EM Suppliers
Analyse project and EM strategy impact on Inventory Days on Hand (DOH); partner with Supply Chain to drive sensible improvements to inventory position with respect to inventory carrying costs and supply continuity
Service

Drive improvements in DIFOT in partnership with supply chain (internal) and EM Suppliers (external).
Establish a mechanism to track and report Project Health Score; work with internal and external partners to drive improvement
Establish backorder targets Backorder $ in partnership with finance (internal). Drive backorder reduction in partnership with supply chain (internal) and EM Suppliers (external).
Receive NPI projects into business-as-usual, including Cure Aqua.
Develop capacity plans in support of OC & CC growth initiatives
Develop strategic risk-mitigation plans to ensure continuity of supply which may include supplier transfers, insourcing, outsourcing and dual sourcing projects.
Champion standard work and continuous improvement across EM operations.

Skills & Experience:

7+ years in external manufacturing, planning, or plant operations (medical devices, pharma, or regulated consumer preferred).
Proven track record running external manufacturing performance: OTIF recovery, shortage management, and cost improvement.
Strong command of S&OP, capacity modelling, and inventory optimization.
Hands‑on experience with project management and change control in a QMS environment
Comfortable leading tough supplier conversations; crisp escalations with data and options

Qualifications/Education:

BS Engineering or related discipline.

Travel Requirements:

Position involves up to 25% international travel.

Working Conditions:

Remote with travel. Working hours vary based on business needs, with flexibility to meet with stakeholders in various time zones required.

Ready to join us?At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.Note: Please send your CV only in English language.Employee perks, benefits

Annual global incentive plan-bonus
Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world
Stable employer in Slovakia, Košice region
Corporate culture – Underpinning everything we do are our values:

- Improve care- Deliver results- Grow together- Own it- Do what´s right

Introduction program according to company standards
Development trainings
Career opportunities for internal employees
Referral bonus system
Recognition program
Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution
Social fund (various support and perks for employees)

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