Site General Manager, Manufacturing Operations

The opportunity

Movora is the largest veterinary orthopedic company in the world with products that support companion animals through the entire surgical patient journey from diagnosis to healing. We serve more than 6000 customers in over 50 markets.

Were looking for a General Manager to lead Norfolk Vet Products in Skokie IL. Norfolk Vet Products recently became part of Movora and youll be the person who owns how the location runs day to day. That covers manufacturing supply chain quality customer service and site operations.

Youll work side by side with Norfolk Vet Products President who leads strategy product direction and key customer and distributor relationships. Together youll grow the business shape the product roadmap and find new opportunities. Youll report into Movora senior management and have the support of our group teams in finance quality supply chain and systems.

Your first year is a structured transition with clear quarterly milestones. The focus is learning and documenting how the business works today keeping operations steady and bringing the site into Movoras reporting and systems.

What youll do

• Lead manufacturing production planning and supply chain including capacity scheduling inventory and supplier relationships so we deliver on time and on budget.
• Own quality regulatory health safety and environmental compliance including the Quality Management System audits and any regulatory follow up.
• Get to know our products customers and how theyre used clinically and work with the President on the product roadmap and new business opportunities.
• Partner with the President on commercial performance by leading customer service and order to cash supporting pricing and key accounts and managing customer and distributor agreements.
• Lead hire and develop a strong team thats accountable and aligned with Movoras leadership and values.
• Build and manage the annual budget run finance operations during the transition and help move them into Movoras central finance team.
• Oversee facilities IT and HR administration at first and work with our central teams on how and when to bring those together.
• Help wind down a smaller product line making sure customers regulatory requirements inventory and people are handled with care.
• Manage clinical consultant and royalty agreements.
• Lead the transition year by capturing and documenting the knowledge that keeps the business running.

Requirements

What youll bring

• A bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or a related field.
• Solid experience in pharmaceutical chemical biotech or similar manufacturing including at least 7 years in a leadership role. Veterinary product manufacturing experience is a big plus.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations supply chain and compliance.
• Hands-on experience running finance operations like order to cash payables and budgeting and bringing them into a larger companys central teams.
• A track record of leading teams managing budgets and delivering efficiency profitability and commercial results.
• Experience leading a business through an acquisition integration or ownership transition is a strong advantage especially moving finance IT and HR into group functions.
• Working knowledge of high speed packaging lines industrial chemical manufacturing inventory control logistics and distribution.

Youll thrive here if you

• Bring energy and drive and know how to get a team excited about the work.
• Communicate clearly and can build credibility with customers distributors and veterinary professionals.
• Are curious about products and how theyre used and can turn what you hear from customers and the floor into growth ideas.
• Stay organized and self-motivated in an entrepreneurial setting where everyone wears a few hats.
• Take time to listen and learn from long-tenured team members before changing how things are done.
• Solve problems creatively and enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
• Connect with our core values: Impactful Reliable Agile Compassionate and Unified.

Pay and benefits

The pay range for this role is $150-180k per year plus bonus. Final pay depends on experience and qualifications.

About Movora

Movora is the place for leaders with the ambition to shape the future in our field of veterinary MedTech. With decades of expertise in the advancement of animal health we have the vision drive and passion to lead and transform veterinary MedTech for many years to come. Together our team focuses on pet health and mobility as a single resource for industry-leading medical technology - from classroom to clinic sharing the goal of extending and enhancing pets lives.

Benefits Offered:

Health & Wellness: A well-rounded benefits program featuring medical dental vision life insurance short and long-term disability options and an Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Planning: Participate in our 401(k) plan with Movora matching 100% of your first 4% contribution.

Work-Life Balance: Earn paid time off (PTO) according to our guidelines starting with the equivalent of 10 days each year for your first 3 years you may carry over up to 40 hours each year. We also have programs such as Summer Hours from June to August.

Holiday & Personal/Sick Time: Youll also get 40 hours of sick or personal time that you can use for things like being out sick doctors appointments or school meetings. Movora also provides eight company paid holidays one floating holiday and your birthday off each year.

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Choose from optional programs such as Accident Insurance Critical Illness and Volunteer Programs.

As a drug-free workplace we conduct mandatory drug screens for all prospective employees. Please be advised that a drug screen will be administered as part of the pre-employment process. This screening is a standard procedure designed to ensure the well-being and safety of all team members.

Movora is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances the quality and innovation of our work.

Join us in fostering an environment that promotes equal opportunities and celebrates diversity.

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