Operations Manger

PRECISION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES • Rome City, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees daily production activities, ensures operational excellence, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing. The role plans and coordinates manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while allocating staffing, equipment, and resources within budget and time constraints. The manager collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to maintain quality systems, resolve production challenges, improve workflows, and ensure compliance with industry, regulatory, and safety requirements. The position also recruits, trains, and manages production employees and participates in pre-production activities to align work with project requirements and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the medical device or orthopedic industry.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and medical-device-industry regulatory requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, production scheduling, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CNC machining, laser marking, welding, and finishing processes.
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic manufacturing processes and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations to meet production goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Evaluate production schedules and make decisions about staffing, equipment needs, and resource allocation while adhering to budget and time constraints.
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager and Engineering teams to develop and maintain a Quality Management System and ensure compliance with dimensional and cosmetic standards throughout production.
• Work with Engineers to identify and implement alternative processing methods and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and setup-time optimization.
• Recruit, train, and manage production employees; conduct performance evaluations, create development plans, and address disciplinary or personnel issues as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to streamline workflows, resolve production challenges, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.
• Participate in pre-production activities to ensure alignment with project requirements and organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

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