Director Operations jobs

Our Client is a Medical Device Manufacturing Company

Role:
The Asst. Director is responsible for the overall smooth running of operations, ensuring efficient P&L management, meeting production schedules within budgeted costs, and maintaining high product quality. This role requires balancing strategic partnership with executive management while staying deeply hands-on in daily execution, navigating ambiguity without requiring a full roadmap, and driving tangible operational results over positional authority.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, manage, and optimize overall site operations and financial performance of the business unit.
• Lead production site management to ensure cost-efficient manufacturing within defined quality and safety standards while achieving on-time order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
• Determine operational direction and ensure achievement of production goals related to volume, quality, schedule adherence, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, sustain, and improve product quality and performance standards, implementing quality control procedures to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, products, equipment, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize resource and capacity utilization.
• Maximize machine efficiency and plant capacity through effective planning and resource management.
• Address and resolve product quality issues in a timely manner.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and drive operational excellence initiatives.
• Generate, monitor, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve plant performance and decision-making.
• Provide leadership, employee motivation, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards.

EDUCATION / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

• BS degree in Engineering/Operations/Business or related field

KEY REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing/operations leadership role
• Strong, strategic, and analytical problem-solving skills, strong ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems independently, and deliver tangible results rather than relying on positional authority
• Results and execution-oriented with strong process and project experience
• Precision Engineering Sector with Plastic Injection Molding experience
• Proven track record of P&L management and business growth

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