Head of Operations & Business Management

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (On-site)

The Operations Manager of Production is responsible for the accomplishment of the production schedule through the manufacturing of high-quality products on time and at budgeted cost. Molding, Materials Management, Maintenance, etc.

Participates with peers, superiors and subordinates in achieving key metrics that drive performance and improvements.

Provides direct supervision and guidance to the Production leadership in the department.

Assures compliance with company policies and regulations.

Reviews and approves personnel changes in the department including hiring, firing, discipline, transfers and promotions.

Anticipates and reacts to shortage of materials, equipment problems and personnel concerns to avoid negative impact on production goals and objectives.

Supports process improvements, meets or exceeds cost reduction goals and develops programs for implementation.

Establish and implement best practices related to the systems and processes that support production, planning, scheduling workforce and inventory control.

Provide input to the internal supply planning organization in developing finished goods inventory, safety stock, and target inventory strategies for existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Coordinate and proactively communicate supply shortages and plans for recovery with internal supply and demand planning teams.

Performs these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position .

Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas.

Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. These elements include FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, lot control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material).

Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position

Proficient computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and business control software (Oracle)

Ability to manage projects and activities in multiple locations with diverse groups of people

Strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop leadership qualities in others

Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects simultaneously

Well-developed analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes

A minimum of 2 years of high volume manufacturing related experience in manufacturing facility with demonstrated skills in effective management, planning, supervision, administration and associate relations. Prefer background in Injection Molding and/or Medical Device manufacturing environment.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Typically requires travel less than 5 - 20% of the time

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ICU Medical EEO Statement:

ICU Medical is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

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