Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Role/Responsibilities:

• Set up, lead and develop the Company’s Operations, manage inventory and production to ensure products are manufactured and delivered to market on time and in line with forecasts & orders, in the most efficient manner possible.
• Lead the Company's outsourced manufacturing activities to ensure maximum effectiveness is achieved in the production of high-quality products in a timely and cost effective manner
• Accountable to ensure products meet or exceed expected quality standards and any applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage all aspects of capacity planning, manufacturing & product delivery
• Manage new product qualification, introduction and ramp-up to high volume supply
• Manage and drive Supply & Logistics partners to achieve delivery and COGS to set targets, whilst at all times maintaining the appropriate quality standards.
• Propose, negotiate with and qualify new suppliers for existing and new/future products.
• Propose, prepare and execute initiatives to constantly improve production capability, quality, cost-reduction, inventory management and customer service goals.
• Manage global logistics including maintaining a positive relationship with all partners while at the same time driving costs, timelines and standards.
• Ensure that all manufacturing activities are in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and supervise new R&D products transition to manufacturing.
• Maintain a close relationship with R&D with a particular focus around ensuring that COGS and manufacturability feedback is incorporated into new product design.
• Working with the external supply, manufacturing and logistics partners, achieve operational excellence in terms of cost, supply, quality, and yield.
• Understand the Company’s market and sales process to ensure that there is a smooth and transparent relationship between Operations and the Sales Organisation.
• Integrate with and participate in cross-functional teams bringing Operations expertise to bear across the Company.

Skills/Experience:

• Masters or Bachelor’s Degree (level 8) in Science, Engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• 8+ years Operations Management experience, with proven track record in a regulated manufacturing / operations environment.
• Deep knowledge of ISO13485 standards and EU/FDA regulatory environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record in people motivation, organisation development and team building experience, ideally in start-up environment.
• Proven relationship building & management experience, including effective stakeholder management expertise.
• Solid strategic planning abilities and good business acumen.
• Track record in leading projects to a successful completion.

• Proven track record in successfully launching new products and managing projects.

• Prior experience at a senior level managing an Operations function in the Medtech industry.
• Experienced in managing an outsourced Medtech manufacturing provider or alternately managing the provision of outsourced manufacturing services to Medtech companies.
• Experience of successfully launching new products to manufacturing in the life sciences industry.
• Successful in managing and developing relationships with Partners whilst obtaining required results in a supply chain environment.
• Experience of managing people and ensuring that all team members are trained, motivated and performing highly on a consistent basis.
• Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic, ambition with technical and soft skills to deliver on talent.
• Have a significant interest in user needs, product development, and the process of bringing solutions to market.
• Excellent communication skills that can harness and develop internal and external engagement.
• Deep interest in bringing innovative medical products to market to fulfil patient needs.
• Ability to fit into a close-knit team with a highly collaborative culture and can-do attitude.