An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Operations to join a Galway medical device SME. This is a unique position which offers both technical and strategic exposure, along with room to influence and scope to grow. The company, who are part of a wider global group have just moved into commercialization stage with their product in Galway.
This position will be suited to candidates already working as a Director of Operations or alternatively a Senior Manager within Operations or Manufacturing who is looking to take the next step in their career.
This is a permanent position and will offer excellent package to the successful candidate.
A Day in the Life
- Responsible for providing leadership, direction, and focus to the site operations to ensure operational excellence, structured growth, and long-term strategic management.
- Directs, supervises and provides strong organisational leadership for Operations & Manufacturing Engineering teams consisting of direct reports and/or matrixed resources through providing focused technical guidance and leadership (e.g. facilities, IT, supply chain).
- Development and execution of manufacturing strategies, footprint additions and/or consolidations, major product transfers, New Product Introductions (NPI) and all relevant manufacturing engineering.
- Partners with other functional groups to define the product content/feature set and system requirements.
- Ensure performance levels, budgets, skill set requirements, resources, expectations are clearly established and requirements met.
- Reports project status and key issues to senior management on a regular basis.
- Responsible for ensuring appropriate level of product testing and documentation throughout all phases of product lifecycle.
- In partnership with the General Manager & internal colleagues, plans and executes strategies for continuous improvement in methodologies, processes, procedures, and technologies.
- Work closely with Regulatory, Product Development & Quality to support both new product development and sustaining projects/activities.
What you need:
- Ideally Masters degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience
- In depth knowledge of healthcare/medical device industry
- A well-rounded engineering skillset is required to manage and multidisciplinary team
- Medical Regulatory and Quality System experience & knowledge
- Strong budgeting, project management and organizational management skills
For a more detailed job specification or a confidential discussion on this role contact Amy Newell.
amy.newell@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706718