Director of Manufacturing Operations

Job Description

Title: Director of Manufacturing Operations

My client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee all day-to-day operations within manufacturing, installation, supply chain, distribution, and QA.

Candidates must have the following:

• US Citizen or Green Card
• Ability to travel as needed to New Hampshire location
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing/operations experience, including medical device industry experience
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) experience

Compensation is up to $200K + 15% bonus + equity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for following procedures within the company’s quality system per ISO 13485 requirements and other applicable international standards.
• Work with sales and marketing to meet anticipated sales forecasts.
• Manage contract manufacturer and suppliers.
• Create a flexible manufacturing environment for the production of Lifeward products through the establishment of a compliant supply-chain.
• Through staff and third-party personnel, coordinate the installation, service and repairs of equipment at customer sites.
• Build and maintain an organization to comply with ISO 13485 regulations, and GMP guidelines.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Assures development of project plans and cost-effective systems in line with Lifeward’s business plan and vision.
• Establishes and administers budgets for multiple projects, monitors and controls costs, and reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Keeps up-to-date on emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Performs additional duties as requested
• Manage field service depot
• Manage parts procurement
• Warehouse management end to end