Operations Manager

Job TitleLocation: Alachua, FLAnnual CIP bonus opportunity of up to $15,000.00Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN, Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN, Neunkirchen, DE, Glasgow, UK, and Marton, NZ.ResponsibilitiesMeets production goals and oversees related functions which may include some or all of the following: inventory, forecasting, build plans, capacity analysis, yields, expenses, scheduling etc.Manages daily production meetings and understands relevant metrics and drivers in assigned departmentsCollaborates with support functions such as planning, engineering, and quality to ensure product safety and on time delivery to customersReviews performance metrics which may include injury rate, exceptions, delivery metrics, fallout, departmental expense, and leads strategic execution for improvement of these metricsManages employee selection, training, and development including hiring, performance management, engagement, and more for direct reportsMentors supervisors and provides guidance on team management for indirect reportsChampions employee safety by ensuring all safety investigations and audits are completed quickly and proactive safety precautions are implemented regularlyImproves overall employee engagement by reviewing annual employee engagement surveys and taking actions to improve areas of opportunity in partnership with operations leadership teamOversees use of materials, facility, processes, procedures, and equipment to ensure efficiency, compliance, waste reduction and continuous improvementsEnsures timely closure of investigations related to quality review board, complaints, and non-conformances for assigned departmentsOther duties as assignedRequirements:EducationBachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field*Experience5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or regulated environmentExperience working with Class III medical devices, preferred*Additional experience may substitute for education requirementCertificationN/ASkillsExcellent verbal and written communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) softwareProject ManagementProcess Improvement MethodologiesTravelN/ASafety:Physical RequirementMove or lift objects up to 25 poundsFrequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital displaysFrequent (>75% fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, writing, clicking, paper sorting, etc.)Working EnvironmentOnsite: Office environment with assigned workstationRemote positions only: Home office environment with minimum distractionsMore about Evergen:Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management.Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values:Accountable: We own our actions and decisions.Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth.Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning.Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point.Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated.At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success.Montagu Private Equity ("Montagu"), a leading European private equity firm, acquired Evergen in 2020 and has supported the transformation of the company to its next level of potential.