Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy

$180,000 - $220,000/Yr

Terex - Bothell, WA

Full-time - Director

Bothell, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Director of Global Manufacturing Strategy at Terex Corporation is responsible for leading the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies that optimize costs while maintaining flexible capacity to respond to demand fluctuations. This role involves managing a team of six direct reports and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with the overall business strategy. The position requires strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and effective communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops options for and leads manufacturing strategy development to synchronize with Product, Design, and Supply Chain strategies.
• Leads large scale programs utilizing cross-functional and cross-regional teams to plan, resource, and execute improvements in manufacturing footprint.
• Works closely with Terex and Genie senior leaders to understand overall business outlook and strategy.
• Plays a key role in developing vertical integration, make/buy and production strategies to maximize gross margins.
• Leads the management of the Genie manufacturing footprint and assists in site selection for manufacturing facilities.
• Leads global network project management team to execute identified projects on time and on budget.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, engineering or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 5 years manufacturing-related experience is required.
• MBA preferred.
• Proven ability to think strategically while understanding the day-to-day requirements of manufacturing operations.
• Strong financial and operational analytical skills necessary to develop, evaluate and make strategic recommendations.
• Enthusiasm and skill in cross functional collaboration to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to develop and communicate a compelling vision and case for changes dictated by strategic choices.
• Effective at communicating at all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with macroeconomic and geopolitical trends affecting manufacturing.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Extended leave options
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• 401k matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal assistance
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs