Head of Operations Management (m/w/d)

OPERATIONS MANAGER To Serve the Medical Device Industry

MANIFEST Technology is hiring an Operations Manager to lead daily operations across manufacturing through shipping. This role is responsible for directing work activities, supervising staff, ensuring appropriate scheduling of people and equipment, and driving achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost (SQDIC) goals. The Operations Manager will oversee Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives in partnership with the Engineering team, ensure compliance with all safety regulations, and uphold company policies and procedures. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to promote a strong team-oriented culture, sustain operational excellence, and reinforce high-quality standards across the organization.

W-2 US Citizen or Green Card Holder only; Duration: Full-time

Monday - Friday

Supervise staff and oversee employee management activities, including workforce planning and selection, work planning and direction, coaching, training, and performance management.

Complete capacity analyses to determine whether the organization can meet future demand and provide recommendations for expanding capacity.

Prepare capital expenditure requests for equipment needed to support capacity expansion or replacement, including completing CAPEX forms and creating supporting PowerPoint presentations.

Participate in determining and overseeing all Continuous Improvement (CI) activities for the department, ensuring LEAN principles are implemented to improve work cell performance.

Enforce compliance with all safety rules and regulations, take prompt corrective action regarding potential safety hazards, ensure required training is completed in a timely manner, and actively participate in monthly safety meetings.

Enforce company policies and procedures and complete administrative tasks associated with managing people and manufacturing processes.

Ensure proper inventory levels of tooling and parts are maintained. Oversee manufacturing equipment maintenance in close partnership with the Maintenance Department and ensure material handling equipment is adequately maintained.

Develop and manage the department budget, including recommending capital equipment purchases, and participate in facilities planning to ensure capacity needs are met.

Ensure conformance to all applicable local, state, and federal codes; Provide plant-level leadership in support of the Apprenticeship Program, ensuring the program functions properly and adheres to established guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Operations or related field with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience; Minimum eight years’ relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree; Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team facilitation, experience utilizing structured problem-solving methods and solid conflict management ability.

Experience in the high speed of delivery and flexibility of Contract Manufacturing

Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and experience with precision machining and assembly of complex critical components and processes.