Head of Operations & Business Management

At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. As part of the strategic leadership team of the Getinge’s Life Science Sterile Transfer Product Area, the Manager of Operations for Beta Bags in Merrimack will be directly responsible for the Beta Bag Operations. This role will oversee production, help define business objectives, and provide coordination/communication of activities within various support functions to ensure achievement of objectives in the Beta Bag business. The Manager will directly report to the Vice President of Sterile Transfer (Life Science) but have dotted line of local responsibility to the Director of Manufacturing within Merrimack.

The direct reporting structure provides clear communication, direction, and responsibility for the business, while the secondary reporting structure will ensure compliance and coordination with local needs of the Merrimack facility. The Manager will work with and communicate with various parts of the organization to coordinate efficient operations for the business area.

Responsible for managing dedicated Beta Bag organization in Merrimack facility. Oversees successful daily operations of Beta Bag production Serves as the Merrimack representative of the Beta Bag Product Area management team Works with Life Science management for scoping and strategic direction of Beta Bag production in Merrimack Collaborates with support functions such as inventory control, planning, warehouse, quality control, direct customer service, maintenance, Finance and others to ensure clear communication of priorities to assist the efficient production of Beta Bags. Manage daily communication to shift personnel and drive shift huddles and support functional team meetings. lead troubleshooting activities, provide investigation support, identify and implement process improvements. Drive resource planning such as materials, personnel and equipment to ensure seamless operations of manufacturing activities and motivate direct reports. Work with all team members to promote a continuous improvement culture regarding profitability and output of Beta Bags. Promote behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement. Other duties and projects as assigned or as requested.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of five years management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment or equivalent experience. A minimum of three years of progressive leadership experience in operations, engineering, and/or product development is preferred. Experience within Medical Tech industry or other regulated industries preferred.

Must be able to lead others in the use of critical thinking, problem solving and analysis tools, and be able to coach others. Supervision/Management

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: Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions

Responsible for understanding and conforming with the Environmental Policy to ensure that significant environmental aspects that relate to actual or potential impacts with their work are executed to minimized the effects on the environment. Responsible for bringing to the attention of management any potential improvements that could reduce our environmental impact or to report activities that could result in a negative impact to the environment. Responsible for understanding and conforming with the Health and Safety Policy to ensure that the significant risks that relate to actual or potential hazards with their work are identified. ~ Occasional travel ( ~Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits ~Life Insurance ~ Short and Long Term Disability Benefits ~ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts ~ Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.