Operations Manager

Sligo
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Operations Manager - Medical Device ManufacturingSligo | Permanent | On-siteWe are partnering exclusively with Arrotek Medical, a fast-growing medical device engineering and manufacturing company, to recruit an experienced Operations Manager for their Sligo site.Arrotek Medical provides end-to-end medical device services, from initial design and development through to sterile finished product manufacturing for the European and US medical device markets. The company offers a dynamic, quality-driven environment with strong opportunities for career development, leadership growth, and employee wellbeing, supported by a competitive benefits package.The RoleAs Operations Manager, you will have full responsibility for end-to-end manufacturing operations within a highly regulated medical device environment. You will ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality standards including ISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), GMP, and other global regulations.This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for manufacturing engineering, supply chain and planning, production operations, facilities, and health & safety, working closely with Quality & Regulatory, Design Engineering, HR, Sales, and Finance to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Production Management

Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
Deliver production targets while maintaining high quality and regulatory compliance
Optimise use of materials, equipment, and labour to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Own departmental budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure full compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP, and international regulations
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory activities
Ensure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, validations, and quality systems
Drive CAPA investigations related to manufacturing and operational issues

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary operations team
Foster a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skills coverage across shifts

Continuous Improvement & Cost Control

Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
Track and analyse KPIs such as yield, throughput, OEE, and cost per unit
Identify and deliver cost reduction, productivity, and process optimisation opportunities
Lead root cause analysis and process improvement projects

Health, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Promote and embed a strong safety-first culture across operations

Candidate ProfileTo be successful in this role, you will bring:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Operations / Manufacturing Management role
Strong knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
A degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
Proven people leadership and team management experience
A detail-oriented, quality-focused mindset
Strong analytical, data-driven decision-making skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration ability
Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Arrotek Medical?

Growing, innovative medical device manufacturing company
Exposure to EU and US regulated markets
Leadership role with real impact and visibility
Competitive salary and benefits package
Strong focus on career progression and employee wellbeing

For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Davin Ferguson atKindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.

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