Operations Program Manager

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets. The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies. Kestra's solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity. Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.

The Operations Program Manager works with Operations management to develop functional objectives that support company objectives, and detailed work streams to accomplish these objectives. This role works with Team Member subject matter experts to establish the order of work, and the time required to accomplish the work. Additionally, this role works with Operations management to resolve constraints to accomplish objectives.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Works cross-functionally with all functions at Kestra to develop, and manage work streams to accomplish objectives
• Leads Design Transfer activities for new and significantly changed products to suppliers
• Leads the Implementation of fulfillment and distribution processes with suppliers
• Leads development and implementation of reconditioning and reverse logistics processes at suppliers and manages those processes
• Responsible for quality, process improvement and execution of reconditioning of medical devices

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to be a self-starter, seek new and better methods, and work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrates deep expertise in high-level quality systems best practices
• Ability to collaborate within a Team environment and across functions
• Capability to discern relevant facts and in turn, effectively resolve issues by making good decisions (compliance, quality, integrity, ethics, and critical thinking ability)
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced goal-oriented environment
• Demonstrates the understanding and adherence of schedules and deadlines, ability to accomplish goals, and the desire to achieve

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of Operations Engineering and Project Management experience

Preferred:

• Masters in Operations Management
• Experience in Supply Chain Management in a regulated environment
• PMP certification or equivalent

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor open office environment
• Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment
• Extended hours when needed
• Drug-free, as per FDA regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage
• Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent computer use
• Frequent phone and other business machine use
• Occasional lifting required up to 20 pounds

TRAVEL

• Occasional travel may be required, 10%

OTHER DUTIES :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS:

Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.

Pay equity is an important part of Kestra's Culture. Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity. Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.

Salary: Annualized at $135,000 - $150,000 plus bonus. Depending on experience. Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, disability, physical or mental status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of visas (any) at this time. Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.

Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare. Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment.

Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.