Director, Operations Inhealth Technologies

Freudenberg • Carpinteria, CA

5d

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 leadership capability and succession plans.

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, and employee engagement; ensures compliance with applicable global regulatory and quality requirements; and provides operational input to site-level budgets, cost management, and capital investments. The Director monitors operational KPIs and recommends actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• 10 or more 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 systems, 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.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to meet 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, including leadership pipeline development and succession planning.
• Collaborate with SBU functional leaders in 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.
• Provide operational input to site-level budget planning, cost management, and capital investments.
• Monitor and report operational KPIs and recommend actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director