Senior Manager, Operations

What you will do-

The Senior Operations Manager for the Arlington site will achieve results through others and is responsible for overseeing management of all manufacturing to produce and reprocess medical devices with a focus on quality, delivery and cost. The Senior Operations Manager will develop and direct team resources including recruiting, coaching/development of team to meet operations/customer needs (e.g. training, creation of development plans), directly or indirectly managing activities of team members (and contractors, if applicable), and evaluating performance based on metrics/goals/priorities.

• Ensure devices are produced at a consistently high level of quality and compliance to applicable regulatory requirements and product specifications utilizing good manufacturing practices

• Ensure complete compliance to QMS, GMP, and 5S processes

• Provide strategic planning and tactical direction to the team to meet predefined metrics (e.g. production goals, quality metrics, cost reductions, DII, inventory turns, cycle counts, etc.)

• Engage in problem-solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes

• Responsible for prioritizing and managing projects of the team to ensure their alignment with Stryker goals and are completed on time

• Lead and engage the team to build a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, or other methodologies

• Manage production to assure devices are produced in a timely and cost-effective manner

• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production

• Ensure fixed assets are preserved and initiate recommendations on purchases of new equipment and improvements to plant property

• Communicate and interact internally and externally with department leadership of Quality, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, R&D Engineering, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, as well as other internal and external customers and suppliers

• Manage department budgets, controls expenses, and develops/initiates capital needs

• Contribute to the coordination, set up, and implementation of standard operating procedures for areas of operations

• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed

• Responsible for team complying with company policies and procedures

What you need-

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, science, business, or related degree - required

• Master's Degree - preferred

• Ten years related work experience - required

• Five plus years supervisory/management experience - preferred

• Project management/Leadership training - preferred

• Demonstrated understanding and application of QSR/ISO requirements

• Demonstrated ability to justify, procure and implement major capital equipment programs

• Demonstrated ability to plan, track and facilitate projects using applicable tools (e.g. Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)

• Demonstrated computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet database, project management/process flow software)

• Must be able to generate and explain detailed proposals, guidelines and procedures