What you will do

In this role, you will lead end-to-end intralogistics and kit room operations, ensuring best-in-class performance in warehousing, inventory management, kitting, transportation, and surgical case delivery. You will oversee internal teams, drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, and support continuous-improvement initiatives in efficiency, cost, service quality, and sustainability.

• Oversee daily intralogistics, warehousing, inventory control, kitting, and outbound transportation operations.

• Manage performance, compliance, and service levels of internal teams.

• Ensure accurate preparation, dispatch, return, and reconciliation of surgical kits, implants, and instrument sets.

• Safeguard adherence to internal quality procedures, healthcare regulatory requirements, and company policies.

• Lead the development, training, and performance of the Intralogistics & Kit Room team.

• Drive continuous-improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, service quality, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with commercial field teams and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable support for surgery schedules.

• Monitor operational KPIs, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain high service levels.

What you will need

Required:

• Advanced English and fluent Spanish.

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Production, Logistics) or Business/Commercial Engineering.

• More than 5 years in logistics, supply chain, or production operations, including at least 2 years leading teams.

• Experience managing high-criticality operational processes (surgical kit rotation, sterile workflows, traceability).

• Knowledge of inventory control, FEFO/FIFO methods, SLA management, and MDI/Lean practices.

• Experience with audit processes, compliance requirements, standardization, and SOX controls.

• Proven leadership in operational team management, talent development, and shift coordination.

• Proficiency with Excel (intermediate/advanced), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.

Preferred:

• Portuguese language skills.

• Experience working with JD Edwards (JDE).

• Experience in medical devices, hospital operations, or surgical logistics.

• Training or experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt).

• Ability to work with data-analysis tools (Power BI or similar).

• Experience leading automation, layout-optimization, or Kaizen projects.