Operations Manager

Fairfield, CA, United States

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to organize and oversee the daily operations of Biomerics Interventional Medical Plastics. You will ensure that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing procedures and coaching the employees. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan diverse operational activities. He/She must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business.

This position will be responsible for the Fairfield facility's daily operations (Production Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety). Additionally, the Operations Manager will effectively develop and coach their direct reports to support daily initiatives, align department objectives with the business strategy, engage the workforce with increased expectations, and hold the workforce accountable for results.

Responsibilities

Key member of the Senior Leadership Team

Coordinate with support departments to execute production to meet 3rd Day goals.

Work with human resources to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel, and oversee training programs.

Provide synergies enabling efficient operations, ensuring customer service requirements are met, leading to an optimum return on investment.

Production Management

Manages and supports the Production Manager.

Interacts regularly with the executive team and individual department heads to ensure that the company’s manufacturing operations priorities are aligned with the overall company strategy.

Provide leadership to and ensure that each Value Stream has all the necessary resources to operate efficiently.

Track revenue margins and conduct budget reviews to maximize profits.

Drive continuous improvement of quality, cost, safety, and service.

Drive the lean management of the operations through the shift start-up boards and daily meetings.

Oversight of manufacturing expense, capital, and labor budgets

Set standards and monitor Value Stream Leader performance, provide performance feedback, write and conduct appraisals, recommend merit increases and promotions, and hold direct reports accountable to policies and performance throughout the year.

Supply Chain

Manages and supports the Supply Chain Manager.

Create and maintain a sustainable supply chain.

Interact directly with customers to fulfill their purchase orders and manage product changes.

Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.

Engineering

Manages and supports the Engineering Manager.

Drive Engineering to successfully transfer and qualification new items into production to support the growth of the business.

Lead Engineering to address customer feedback issues. Support actions initiated to prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of nonconformities relating to product, processes, and quality system requirements.

Facilities

Manages and supports the Facilities Manager.

Ensures that all operations and facilities comply with the policies, GMP standards, and SOPs.

Environmental Health and Safety

In collaboration with the Facilities Manager, ensure full operational compliance with all site procedures and applicable regulations.

Ensures safety, health, and environmental compliance are part of everyday activities. Works with managers to improve employee engagement in safety, health, and environmental initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

Acquisition due diligence support.

Site Evaluations.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment required.

5+ years’ experience managing direct reports.

A bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience is required.

A Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) is preferred.

Working within a regulated industry.

ISO9001 and/or ISO13485 Quality Management System preferred.

Developing budgets and writing business plans.

A thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing is required.

Financial acumen, including understanding and responding appropriately to financial data.

Demonstrated success in managing the workforce, conflict management, and working in a team environment.

Advanced proficiency with business software (ERP, MS Office).

NetSuite ERP – preferred.

Grand Avenue Quality Software – preferred.

Required attributes

Strong business acuity with solid finance, supply chain distribution, and employee management knowledge.

Outstanding communicator.

Possess a continuous improvement mindset.

Highly collaborative leadership style.

Diligent and proactive results-driven personality.

Effective decision-making skills.

Technical aptitude in understanding complex manufacturing issues and processes.

Financial acumen, including understanding and responding appropriately to financial data.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401k.

Please, No Recruitment Agency calls or emails (we are not using recruitment services for this or any other role posted).

The salary estimates are estimates from this job board and not a guarantee from Biomerics' salary range.

Biomerics does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies that are not already on Biomerics' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Biomerics by search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list shall become the property of Biomerics, and if Biomerics subsequently hire the candidate, Biomerics shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.

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