Operations Director, Medical Devices/ Pharmaceutical
Vacancy Title: Operations Director, Medical Devices/ Pharmaceutical
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Coventry (fully onsite with occasional flexibility when needed)
Salary: Competitive (to be discussed on screening calls)
Additional Benefits: Enhanced bonus, private medical (cash plan initiative available), income protection, enhanced pension options
Our Client, an established medical devices company (part of a global group), is looking to recruit an experienced Operations Manager/Operations Director to work at their modern site in Coventry. This is a strategic role, and the successful candidate must be based onsite; this is not a hybrid position. Occasional business travel may be required, but not regularly.
The Role:
1. Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements, implementing and maintaining systems to achieve this aim.
2. Remain informed of relevant Health and Safety and Environmental policies and regulations, leading the Company's engagement with associated external auditors.
3. Oversee and agree production schedules to fulfill customer orders on time, achieving Clients' On-Time Delivery performance targets.
4. Ensure production performance aligns with agreed efficiency and cost targets.
5. Ensure safe operation of the factory, including accident monitoring and EMS compliance.
6. Oversee design transfer activities for efficient R&D project transitions into stable production processes.
7. Ensure all production processes provide necessary efficiencies while maintaining compliance with relevant medical device regulations.
8. Oversee purchasing of raw materials and Operations Capital Equipment to provide the best value for the Client.
9. Ensure logistics and material transfer functions contribute positively to achieving appropriate targets.
10. Oversee maintenance of facilities and Production and Quality Control related equipment for optimal throughput and minimal downtime.
11. Recommend process or technical investments and development plans aligned with business priorities.
12. Ensure all Quality Control activities follow Client's policies and procedures.
13. Ensure timely testing and reporting of results, facilitating product release and achievement of On-Time Delivery performance targets.
14. Motivate and support teams and team leaders through communication, training, and performance monitoring.
15. Support direct reports in achieving training and development of teams and individuals to enhance performance.
16. Ensure Operations budget costs are not exceeded.
17. Responsible for activities as defined in ISO13485 section 5 (to be superseded by ISO13485:2016).
18. Attend Client's Quality Management Review.
19. Manage Health, Safety, and Environmental related activities.
20. Lead investigations and resolutions of assigned Operations related CAPAs.
21. Champion compliance with relevant medical device standards, ensuring Operations activities adhere to issued procedures.
The Person:
1. Demonstrable management experience in medical devices and/or pharmaceutical settings.
2. Strong project and budget management experience in similar settings.
3. Understanding of MDR (ISO 13485); consideration for GMP may be given.
4. Experienced in lean manufacturing and process improvement.
5. Proficient in data analytics and presenting key data (forecasts, analysis tools, budgets, etc.).
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