Operations Manager

Sri Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SRI Healthcare seeks an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations at our healthcare manufacturing facility in the United States. You will drive production, safety, and quality while partnering with the General Manager to execute the site’s strategy.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing or process-oriented operations, with at least 3 years in plant leadership and a strong focus on Lean/Six Sigma, cost control, and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process-oriented operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a plant-level leadership or production management role.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations, including medical instruments, healthcare linens, and disposable packs.
• Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer demand and service requirements.
• Drive operational consistency across shifts and departments.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service.
• Support development and execution of the facility operating budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Lean Six Sigma

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management/Industrial Management or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SRI Healthcare, LLC, a Subsidiary of NOVO Health Services offers a healthcare service that provides a total and unique opportunity for hospitals to source their Sustainable Reusable Sterile Packs as well as other sustainable healthcare linens such as DermaTherapy, Isolation Gowns, Sterilization Wrap, and cubicle/privacy curtains. SRI's products and services help Healthcare providers attain their sustainability goals, improve surgeon and staff satisfaction while ensuring continuity of supply.SRI operates three regional processing facilities located in Raleigh, NC, Chattanooga, TN, and Mason, OH. Our state-of-the-art, FDA-regulated service centers provide daily processing, assembly, and delivery of reusable products required for surgery.SRI is the only “one stop shop” service provider in U.S. currently serving all healthcare-related end markets with Sterilized Reusable Surgical Solutions.The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance. This role partners closely with the General Manager to execute the site’s operational strategy while maintaining accountability for production targets, cost control, safety compliance, service levels, and team performance.This leader drives operational discipline across production, engineering, distribution coordination, inventory management, and order fulfillment to support client retention and customer satisfaction within a healthcare-focused manufacturing environment.Success in this role is measured by operational KPI performance, labor optimization, COGS management, quality metrics, safety results, and on-time service delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational ExecutionOversee daily production operations, including medical instruments, healthcare linens, and disposable accessory packs.Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer demand and service requirements.Drive operational consistency across shifts and departments.Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service.Financial & Cost ManagementSupport development and execution of the facility operating budget.Manage labor efficiency, overtime control, scrap reduction, and inventory accuracy.Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.Assist in forecasting production volumes and staffing needs.Continuous ImprovementImplement Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring operational issues.Improve workflow, build schedules, and production planning processes.Safety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with OSHA, quality standards, and Novo Health Services policies and procedures.Support adherence to GMP/QSR requirements where applicable.Promote a strong safety-first culture across the facility.Partner with engineering and maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively.People LeadershipLead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams.Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.Foster an engaged, collaborative work environment.Support talent development and succession planning efforts.Customer & Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Sales and Customer Service teams to support new business implementation.Coordinate production and distribution schedules to meet client commitments.Ensure service reliability and high customer satisfaction.QualificationsExperience8–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process-oriented operations.Minimum 3 years in a plant-level leadership or production management role.Experience managing supervisors and frontline employees.Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and distribution coordination.Healthcare, medical device, or regulated industry experience preferred.Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies preferred.Leadership CompetenciesStrong operational executor with attention to detail.Financially aware and cost-conscious decision maker.Effective communicator with the ability to influence across departments.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.Technical SkillsStrong Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).ERP/MRP system experience preferred.Working knowledge of compliance and quality systems.EducationBachelor’s degree required.Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.Why work for SRI Healthcare?SRI Healthcare strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterilization industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.Complete an on-line application at www.sri-healthcare.com!