Operations Manager

Summary Trelleborg Medical Solutions Northborough is looking for an Operations Manager to join the team. This position will be responsible to lead the site's manufacturing functions so that all production activities meet the organization’s short and long-term business objectives, and are conducted in accordance with the relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to develop and implement tactical production systems and processes that align with the organization’s overall vision and its current and long-term business objectives. Annual salary will be determined based on level of experience and qualifications. Tasks & Responsibilities Lead production team to meet all production KPI targets such as Sales, OTD, Arrears, labor efficiency, scrap and profit margin. Lead the production team in a strong regulatory and customer focused culture. Regularly meet with customers to support sales staff with new business or to resolve issues stemming from production. Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of supervisors and other professionals to ensure that the manufacturing activities meet established targets and standards. Support the production team in resolving corrective actions and building a culture of continuous improvement. Establish production budgets; monitor the cost and effectiveness of production activities to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and achieve volume, quality, and manufacturing standards. Train, coach, discipline, and appraise performance of employees, address complaints, resolve problems. Lead the team in following and improving the Quality, Safety, and Environmental programs. Research, evaluate, and recommend investments in technology, capital, equipment, systems, or other assets that will enhance the organization’s manufacturing capabilities. Work within the company’s Capital Expenditure process to lead projects valuing up to $1M. Coordinate production team to ensure compliance with the sites Quality Management System (ISO 13485). Champion and continue to strengthen the sites 5s culture. Provide a safe and clean working environment for all employees. Foster a culture of strong employee engagement and empowerment across all levels. Collaborate with Quality and Regulatory team to ensure SOPs are followed, corrective actions are implemented and repeated occurrences are resolved timely. Co-ordinate new product introductions with engineering to ensure a smooth transition. Actively collaborate with Finance, Human Resources, Technical and H&S departments to ensure sites objectives are met. Lead efforts to work with other manufacturing sites within Trelleborg Medical Solutions to share resources and best practices. Education & Experience Required: 4-year degree in Engineering, Operations Management or any related field 8+ years of operations experience 5+ years experience leading a team Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies Experience with clean room/medical device manufacturing/regulated environment Desired: MBA or Master’s degree in related field 5+ years operations management ISO 13485 understanding & experience Competencies Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately Commitment to making improvements company wide Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability to successfully present thoughts, ideas and information to large groups of people Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity Ability to manage cross-functional teams, coordinate supplier/customer meetings Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles Ability to influence for impact As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy: Generous benefits package: Includes health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more! Greater opportunity for impact: Be part of a team doing meaningful work and having fun doing it. Growth and advancement: Join a global company that loves to promote from within and seeks opportunities for advancement. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): What range of annual compensation are you seeking in your next role? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: ISO 13485: 2 years (Preferred) Manufacturing leadership: 5 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Northborough, MA 01532 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Northborough, MA 01532: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person