Manager of Operations

My public client in the medical device manufacturing industry is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee all day-to-day operations within manufacturing, installation, supply chain, distribution, and QA.Candidates must have the following:US Citizen or Green CardAbility to travel as needed to New Hampshire locationMinimum Bachelor's degreeMinimum 10 years of manufacturing/operations experience, including medical device industry experienceOEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) experienceCompensation is $160K-$180k + 15% bonus + equityThe Manager of Operations role is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of manufacturing, installations, supply chain, distribution and quality assurance. Establishes and communicates the strategic direction of company operations and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to assure effective and consistent support and execution.Provides expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems, and collaborates with senior leadership to determine business goals or initiatives and to develop, carry out, and meet company needs, goals, and objectives.Hire and train a staff to assist with the growth of the company.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for following procedures within the company's quality system per ISO 13485 requirements and other applicable international standards.Work with sales and marketing to meet anticipated sales forecasts.Manage contract manufacturer and suppliers.Create a flexible manufacturing environment for the production of products through the establishment of a compliant supply-chain.Through staff and third-party personnel, coordinate the installation, service and repairs of equipment at customer sites.Build and maintain an organization to comply with ISO 13485 regulations, and GMP guidelines.Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.