Division Manager

About the Company

SSA is a fast-growing founder- and employee-owned acquisition platform in the scientific instrument space revolutionizing the scientist's experience of regulation-mandated services. Our platform primarily provides testing, inspection, and calibration services to pharmaceutical, medical device, and research companies across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic deployments associated with implementation of lean systems in a fast-paced environment
• Work with COO & VP of Operations to implement operational strategy to meet current and future business needs
• Provide strategic leadership and tactical support to East Coast region
• Lead the development and deployment of lean strategies across the region
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement across Coast region and related functions
• Oversee field operations for multiple companies
• Participate, plan, facilitate and lead in kaizen events
• Monitor and improve operational efficiencies, cost control, and resource allocation
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive focus on continuous improvement
• Use data-driven insights to track progress and report to senior leadership
• Drive accountability for the achievement of goals and targets across the East Coast region

Requirements

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Lean tools and techniques including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on results
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving problems
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred