Director, Operations Inhealth Technologies
About The Position
The Director, Operations leads all manufacturing operations for the site, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement targets. The role oversees department-level planning, goal setting, and performance management across multiple shifts or production units, and directs and develops the Operations team to build a strong leadership pipeline and support succession planning. The Director collaborates with SBU functional leaders in Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure operational readiness and alignment with business objectives. The role drives operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement initiatives, and employee engagement programs; ensures compliance with global regulatory and quality standards; and provides operational input into site budget planning, cost management, and capital investments. The Director monitors and reports on operational KPIs and recommends actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leader capacity.
- Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements, such as FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and CFDA.
- Proven success leading multi-shift teams in a regulated production environment.
- Advanced business and financial acumen, with experience managing operational budgets and CAPEX projects.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, and data-driven performance management.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead all manufacturing operations for the site, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement targets.
- Oversee department-level planning, goal setting, and performance management across multiple shifts or production units.
- Direct and develop the Operations team to ensure a strong leadership pipeline and succession planning.
- Collaborate with SBU functional leaders of Product Development, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance to ensure operational readiness and alignment with business objectives.
- Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR, and applicable country-specific requirements.
- Lead operational input into site-level budget planning, cost management, and capital investments.
- Monitor and report on operational KPIs and recommend actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
