Director, Operations Inhealth Technologies

Freudenberg Group; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical LLC in Carpinteria, CA is seeking an experienced operations leader to direct all site manufacturing activities, driving safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement across multiple shifts.

You will lead and develop an Operations team, collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Finance to ensure readiness, alignment, and budget execution. Lean implementation and SAP proficiency are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR.
• Experience managing budgets and CAPEX projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, and support functions.
• Oversee department-level planning, goals, and performance across shifts.
• Direct and develop an Operations team for strong leadership pipeline.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Finance.
• Drive lean manufacturing and process improvements; monitor KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality systems.
• Lead input into site budget planning and capital investments.
• Monitor and report on KPIs and recommend actions to improve outputs.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting & CAPEX

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead all manufacturing operations for the site, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement targets.
• Oversee department-level planning, goal setting, and performance management across multiple shifts or production units.
• Direct and develop an Operations team to ensure strong leadership pipeline and succession planning.
• Collaborate with SBU functional leaders of Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Finance to ensure operational readiness and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable country-specific requirements.
• Lead operational input into site-level budget planning, cost management, and capital investments.
• Monitor and report on operational KPIs and recommend actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business required.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leader capacity.
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, CFDA).
• Proven success leading multi-shift teams in a regulated production environment.
• Advanced business and financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and CAPEX projects.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, decision‑making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, and data‑driven performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business; or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Work in controlled manufacturing environments including cleanrooms and PPE/gowning areas.
• Ability to support occasional off‑hours, weekend production needs, or emergency escalations.

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical LLC