MedTech Manufacturing Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

MedTech Manufacturing Operations Lead

Step into a site-level leadership role where you orchestrate people, processes, and equipment to deliver compliant, cost-effective medical devices. You will be one of two Operations Managers in the facility, with scope that flexes as business priorities evolve. Your mission: ensure your area advances the company’s growth and profitability goals.

A day in the life

• Start of day: Review production orders and schedules, align capacity plans to forecasted demand, and set priorities and sequences to hit committed dates.
• Mid-morning: Walk the floor to inspect machines and equipment, validate performance and utilization, and address maintenance, operational, or manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Midday: Coach supervisors and teams, manage direct labor to meet labor cost targets, and reinforce standard work and quality procedures.
• Afternoon: Analyze production and operating reports, solve problems to minimize costs and prevent delays, and update or create operating procedures to maintain compliance.
• End of day: Oversee safety programs and on-site training, manage incident procedures and return-to-work processes, and ensure accurate compilation and retrieval of production data.

What you’ll own

• Direct, plan, organize, and control all assigned manufacturing operations—including machine programming oversight and safety programs.
• Develop and implement capacity plans that support expected sales volumes.
• Manage production processes to achieve cost and quality objectives; ensure products meet established procedures and specifications.
• Continuously review production/operating reports; resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to avoid delays and reduce costs.
• Inspect equipment for performance and optimal utilization.
• Create and revise standard operating and working procedures; ensure adherence.
• Address employee concerns and grievances; escalate unresolved issues to senior leadership.
• Compile, store, and retrieve production data for decision-making.
• Lead approved procedures for on-the-job injuries, including documentation, medical attention, follow-up, and return-to-work support.
• Deliver the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of manufacturing operations.
• Exercise full supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policy and applicable laws: interviewing, hiring, training, work assignment, performance appraisal, recognition/discipline, and complaint resolution.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Management from an accredited college/university.
• 8–10 years of medical device manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.