Part-Time Head of Operations

Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
The Director of Operations is responsible for providing operational leadership for Fillauer's Chattanooga operations. This role oversees day-to-day performance, including Manufacturing, Machine Shop Operations, Assembly, Facilities, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives. The Director of Operations supports safety, quality, delivery, productivity, employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and cost performance.
The Director of Operations will partner closely with Engineering, Product Development, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance to support alignment between business objectives and manufacturing performance. A key responsibility of this role is supporting a high-performing culture through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide operational leadership for Chattanooga manufacturing operations, including Machine Shop, Assembly, and other Production Support functions.
Execute operational plans that contribute to business growth, customer satisfaction, quality objectives, and cost performance.
Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating reviews to monitor performance, identify risks, and drive accountability.
Ensure achievement of key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, inventory, and cost performance.
Partner with cross-functional leaders to remove barriers and improve production performance.
Establish a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee engagement.
Ensure consistent application of performance management practices and accountability standards.
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational development, and talent acquisition activities.
Manufacturing & Quality Excellence

Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Implementation of manufacturing best practices, lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner with Quality leadership to maintain effective quality systems, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
Financial Management

Manage labor plans, departmental spending, and cost improvement initiatives.
Monitor and improve key operational performance metrics including labor efficiency, overhead absorption, inventory performance, and cost of goods sold.
Contribute to business cases for capital investments, automation, equipment upgrades, and resource needs.
Operational Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

Support the Regional Vice President of Operations in executing operational initiatives and achieving business objectives.
Contribute to facility planning and operational readiness to support business growth.
Champion a culture focused on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, operational excellence, and innovation.
Safety, Facilities & Environmental Compliance

Oversee facility maintenance, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance programs, and site infrastructure investments.
Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 8+ years of progressive experience leading managers and multi-functional operations teams.
• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated, quality-driven environment.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proven success driving operational performance, employee engagement, and organizational change.
Experience managing budgets, resource allocation, and operational performance metrics.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
Keep the patient at the center of everything that you do, building lifelong trust.
8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest

All conditions and privileges of employment are administered to all employees without discrimination or harassment because of race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, special disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. The company will comply with all applicable state or local fair employment laws that forbid discrimination or harassment on the basis of other protected characteristics. Retaliation against any employee for filing or supporting a complaint of discrimination or harassment is prohibited.
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