Senior Director of Operations - Everett, WA

Arjo Italia S.p.A.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to lead their manufacturing site in Seattle. This pivotal role involves overseeing all manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device manufacturing, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing operational efficiency. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to driving healthier outcomes for individuals facing mobility challenges. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a management role in manufacturing, ideally in medical devices.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations ensuring compliance and quality standards.
• Lead a team to improve efficiency and productivity through strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Management Experience in Manufacturing

Tools

5S Techniques

Kaizen Methodology

Job description

Senior Director of Operations - Everett, WA

Location: Seattle (USA), Washington, US - United States

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position: Senior Director of Manufacturing
Location: Everett, WA, United States
Job type: Full time, permanent

As a leading manufacturer in the future of sustainable medical device industry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and excellence to make a difference in healthcare.

What is the opportunity?
As the leader of the Manufacturing site, you will lead a team of individuals from several functional areas including production, engineering, program/project management, and supply chain. In addition, you will provide leadership, direction and orientation to ensure efficient operations and day-to-day production forecasts. You will be reporting to Julien Bouchard, Senior Director Operations & VP Operations - Renu.

We are looking for a person to:

1. Oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.
2. Lead a team of manufacturing professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
3. Develop and implement strategic plans to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost effectiveness with a hands-on and results-driven approach.
4. Effectively analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations.
5. Lead lean projects to ensure continuous improvements, improved productivity and exceptional quality.
6. Manage production staffing levels, as well as production and financial goals.
7. Set results-driven KPIs, measure performance to goals, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
8. Work closely with Quality to ensure products maintain the highest quality standards.
9. Responsible for price estimates, capital expenditures related to production, project budgets and financial forecasts.
10. Manage capacity for new work and available/needed resources to support increased capacity and expansion.
11. Continually improve resource demand forecasts, models, and decision-making tools.
12. Work closely with VP of Operations for forecasting and revenue projections.

About you:
You possess exceptional leadership skills, demonstrated through clear and effective communication. With a proven track record of managing daily operations in highly regulated industries, you are recognized for your ability to engage and motivate teams under your responsibility. Your proactive and resourceful nature, combined with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensures effective manufacturing management and operational success.

To be successful in this position, you will ideally possess:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years in a management role in manufacturing.
3. Proven experience in medical device manufacturing (important asset) or highly regulated industry.
4. Experience in the medical device industry and understand the regulations associated with the business.
5. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal).
6. Proven strategic thinker with a track record of demonstrating good judgment, strong business acumen, and executing plans with a sense of urgency and a mind for safety.
7. Highly motivated, flexible and able to adapt in a growing and changing environment.
8. Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and modern ways to enhance efficiency, productivity, product quality with a strong mindset of profitability and agility management.
9. Comprehensive knowledge of Lean techniques, including 5S and Kaizens.
10. Experience and thorough understanding of accounting principles, financials, budgets and P&L.
11. Understand and enforce adherence to OSHA and Company Safety guidelines and regulations.
12. Ability to act both strategically and tactically/operationally.

What we will offer in return:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with a collaborative work environment. You will support our vision to be the most trusted partner in driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges. In return, we recognize and value our employees. You will have our support, training and opportunities for professional development.

Why diversity matters to us:
At Arjo, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mindset that values the uniqueness of all our people.

For those with a passion for improving mobility outcomes for others, a rewarding career at Arjo awaits. We look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please contact Kristie Carl, HRBP, [e-mail].

Please note that due to the GDPR, we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

About Arjo:
At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.