Director of Manufacturing Operations
Role Description The Director of Manufacturing Operations is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing activities for medical equipment. This role leads production planning, coordinates daily manufacturing operations, and ensures alignment with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Director collaborates with engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and leadership teams to optimize processes, manage capacity, and support on-time delivery. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring key performance indicators, driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing budgets, and supporting strategic decisions related to manufacturing operations. The role also involves mentoring operations teams, implementing best practices in manufacturing engineering, and supporting long-term scalability and efficiency across the production network.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong skills in Production Planning and Operations Management to coordinate schedules, resources, and capacity. Candidates should possess expertise in Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Operations Management to oversee daily plant activities and performance. Candidates should possess knowledge in Manufacturing Engineering to support process optimization, equipment performance, and technical problem-solving. Candidates should have experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments, with familiarity in quality systems and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, GMP). Candidates should demonstrate leadership abilities, including team management, cross-functional collaboration, and change management. Candidates should have strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in using data and metrics to drive decisions. Relevant education such as a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or a related field is preferred; advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus. Experience with ERP/MRP systems, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is highly beneficial.