Senior Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

Medix Biochemica; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr Operations Manager at Medix Biochemica – Weston directs and coordinates all activities of the Operations department. You will oversee the end-to-end order-to-delivery process, drive Lean improvements, manage procurement and inventory, and ensure GMP/ISO 13485 compliance across manufacturing, QA and facilities.

Lead and develop teams, optimize performance metrics, and ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in biochemical manufacturing.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, and able to exceed minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor day-to-day operations in order-to-delivery processes.
• Evaluate manufacturing efficiency and implement Lean improvements.
• Manage procurement and resources allocation; support inventory goals.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure ISO 13485 compliance.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and monitor operational metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Operational leadership

Process optimization

Quality systems awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or related field

Tools

Balances

Centrifuges

Laminar flow hoods

Filtration equipment

pH meters

UV-vis spectrophotometers

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Review change orders, nonconforming reports, deviation requests etc.

Job Description

Sr Operations Manager

Department: Operations

Reports To: Sr Director of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Type: Full-Time

Hours: Minimum 40 hours/week

Monday - Friday

Summary

The Sr Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all activities of the Operations department at Medix Biochemica - Weston

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of custom order-to-delivery process to ensure smooth chain from material suppliers to customers
• Evaluate the efficiency of manufacturing processes and apply improvements (Lean Manufacturing)
• Manage Procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation
• Support Procurement Sourcing Initiatives and inventory goals
• Assure that the facility, equipment and personnel are available for product manufacturing
• Oversee order fulfillment to enhance customer satisfaction
• Review financial information/revenue margins and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
• Evaluate overall performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
• Establish manufacturing standards to ensure manufacturing personnel perform daily tasks properly
• Ensure equipment is operated in accordance with current protocols
• Maintain and review manufacturing batch records for completion and accuracy
• Maintain and oversee the Clean Room Manufacturing environment
• Review change orders, nonconforming reports, deviation requests etc.
• Oversee site Safety program; Direct and coordinate departmental safety and training
• Work with QC to analyze and ensure that specifications of starting materials, work-in-progress and final products are met
• Develop employees through skill set improvement initiatives (Lean, coaching, etc)
• Monitor employee productivity and satisfaction, provide constructive feedback
• Maintain accurate ERP system data and use the system to monitor and report operational information
• Other duties may be assigned as needed, including general cleaning and any other functions to support the Manufacturing department
• Adhere to ISO 13485 Quality Standards

Qualifications

Minimum,7-10 years of experience in biochemical manufacturing. The individual must be self-motivated, hardworking, and willing to put extra effort into going above and beyond the minimum requirements.

Education/Experience

At least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related field.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee will regularly need to push, pull, or lift items exceeding 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to verbally communicate with team members and coworkers to achieve tasks effectively and to write and record simple notes and figures.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

Ability to use the Microsoft® Office suite of programs, Adobe Acrobat, and other office and scientific software. Ability to graph or track data produced during typical manufacturing procedures.

Leadership

Demonstrate strong leadership by setting clear expectations, aligning team priorities with business objectives, developing employees through coaching and feedback, and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Equipment Used

• Balances
• Centrifuges
• Clinical chemistry analyzers
• Filtration and ultrafiltration equipment
• Gel electrophoresis and blotting equipment
• Laminar flow hoods
• Mixers
• Multi-well plate readers
• Personal computers
• pH and conductivity meters
• Pipettes
• Tissue homogenizers, grinders, and blenders
• UV-vis spectrophotometers

Desired Skills And Abilities

Proficiency in English language, with the ability to effectively communicate and articulate ideas both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Some operations require the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing and footwear.