Director of Operations

Director of Operations needed for a company in Londonderry, NH. Full-time role, solid benefits, Medical/Dental, 100% Company Paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Alternative work schedule (AWS), 401K Retirement program with weekly matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program. Candidates need 10 years progressive manufacturing operations, leadership, and strategy experience in low to medium volume manufacturing environments; demonstrated working knowledge of ISO standards, such as ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 9001

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar required

Scope:

This position is responsible for the timely, efficient, and economical production of products/services that meet or exceed quality standards and achieve company goals and objectives. Responsible to work with leaders of the organization to establish and meet or exceed the Production Schedule. In addition to achieving the production schedule, lead continuing improvement efforts to improve manufacturing yields, reduce materials cost and improve productivity. Responsible for directing the company’s manufacturing activities, including production operations, manufacturing engineering, materials management, and equipment/facilities maintenance, to ensure maximum effectiveness is obtained for production of quality products within specified time and budgetary guidelines. This position is accountable to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards, required delivery schedules are met, and leadership is provided in continuous improvement activities to successfully enable scalability while achieving corporate goals of quality, cost, and delivery.

Responsibilities:

Create strategic relationships with all internal leaders and associates to design and execute manufacturing strategies and process improvements focused on improving manufacturing processes and yields as well as reducing manufacturing costs through innovative methodologies and established manufacturing principles.

Establish, monitor, and achieve performance criteria, targets, budgets and KPIs (annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly & daily).

Ensure the highest standards of product quality are achieved and constantly improved upon.

Set and manage standards for all functions to ensure coordinated efforts to achieve optimum results

Continue to drive operational improvements to enhance production effectiveness and optimize the use of limited resources.

Develop capacity planning strategies and CAPEX requirements to support ongoing revenue attainment and company growth

Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and legal requirements

Responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent vendor/supplier relationships

Plan, structure and adequately resource the team to meet business requirements

Provide leadership: direction, coaching and development of team

Develop and manage relationships with customers and key external audiences

Performs other related duties as assigned by manager.

Experience needed:

10 years progressive manufacturing operations, leadership, and strategy experience in low to medium volume manufacturing environments; demonstrated working knowledge of ISO standards, such as ISO 13485, AS9100, ISO 9001

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar required. Master’s Degree preferred

Deep understanding of quality environment and general knowledge of regulatory environment.

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Strong analytical skills, excellent communication, interpersonal effectiveness, and leadership

Demonstrated leadership in Manufacturing Operations of complex electromechanical devices and product transformation

Demonstrated leadership in leveraging world class tools to optimize capacity planning, material movement, shop floor management, and reporting required.

Strong combination of business operations, quality, continuous improvement, process development and program management experience to provide unique and ‘cross industry’ business solutions.

Demonstrated Budgeting and Financial Management skills.

Ability to establish, extend, and maintain trust with all stakeholders – customers, business partners, investors, and coworkers – will be key in this essential role.

Ability to lead and mentor staff to achieve significant results

Excellent team building, communication, verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Possess a high level of professional ethics, good judgment, and ability to take decisive action.