Director of Operations

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

NML Medical in West Carrollton, Ohio, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures a wide range of implants for spinal and orthopedic applications and the instrumentation cases that house them. Our passion for design and manufacturing, combined with Globus' world-class engineering, transforms clinical insights into tangible musculoskeletal solutions. Our mission is to deliver products and technologies that change the lives of patients around the world.

Position Summary:

The Director of Operations leads end-to-end manufacturing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and talent development within a regulated medical device environment. This role is accountable for operational excellence, FDA and ISO compliance, capacity growth, margin improvement and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

This role requires a floor-present leader who can align teams, translate strategy into action and lead cross-functional change effectively.

Essential Functions:

• Lead overall manufacturing performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity
• Own operating rhythms, KPIs and escalation processes to ensure predictable execution
• Drive Lean manufacturing, standard work and process capability improvements
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO and applicable regulatory requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Global Operations sites
• Build, develop and retain high-performing leadership teams
• Improve throughput, equipment utilization and on-time delivery
• Lead operational readiness to support growth, insourcing and new product introductions
• Create and manage departmental budgets and related expenses
• Support capital planning and cost improvement initiatives
• Communicate expectations, performance and strategic initiatives clearly and consistently across the organization
• Improve capacity, efficiency and profitability through equipment modernization, facility upgrades and manufacturing system enhancements in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent experience

• Experience in a regulated (QSR, ISO 13485, and the MDD) high tolerance machining environment, preferably in the medical device industry

• At least 3 years of this experience in a management position including broad involvement in and demonstrated knowledge of planning and managing the entire production process to include purchase order review, scheduling, machining, secondary processing, cleaning, assembly, shipping and quality control


• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work well independently and with teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Well organized and detail-oriented team player capable of working efficiently

• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Well organized and detail-oriented team player capable of working efficiently

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation : Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
• Customer Focused : We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Teamwork : Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
• Driven : We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.