Site Operations Director - Medical Devices

Company: Vyaire
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Site Operations Director - Medical Devices
About US
At Vyaire, we help the world breathe easier. As a global leader in respiratory care, we know what we do enables, improves and extends lives. We are a young company with a long history of revolutionary products. We devise extraordinary solutions that allow patients to lead ordinary lives. We believe the best way to create value for our customers, is to become invaluable. We know a dynamic culture with diversity of thought makes this possible. Our colleagues are people who specialize in exceeding expectations, building lasting relationships and making it a priority to listen. We are dedicated to anticipating what's next and get it done. We thrive on contributing and making a difference.
To learn more, visit our website: www.vyaire.com
Watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDrQoMbMRrI&feature=youtu.be
About this role
Vyaire teams are dedicated to connecting clinicians and patients with the highest quality respiratory healthcare solutions in the market. At Vyaire, you will find a company that puts the customer at the center of all we do. Our culture is one that rewards performance and each interaction we have with a customer furthers our mission to be the global leader in respiratory care.
As a Site Operations Director, you will oversee and direct manufacturing activities ensuring products are manufactured safely, on schedule, within budget and to all required Quality Management System standards - so that we reach our ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes and creating value for our customers.
Essential Functions:

• Ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
  
• Focus on the customer - develop strategies that deliver best-in-class product availability. Work cross-functionally, within Ops and Commercial teams, to achieve this goal.
  
• Strategic site focus - by understanding Vyaire strategic objectives, create a multi-year strategic plan for the site, which add value to the overall enterprise, while flawless serving our customers product requirements.
  
• Work with management to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specification, and delivery dates of products ordered.
  
• Plan and direct production activities, establish priorities to ensure effective operations and cost.
  
• Manage materials and control plant spending by gauging production needs and utilize TQM, 6 Sigma and lean processes to reduce variability and improve inefficiencies.
  
• Review and analyze production, quality control, maintenance, and operation reports to determine causes of any product or production issues.
  
• Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
  
• Consult with engineering team as needed to improve production and quality of products.
  
• Develop an Annual Operating Plan and track performance ensuring we meet monthly, quarterly and yearly goals. Implement strategies to improve production rates and yields.
  
• Develop production plans for the control and planned outputs, budget, labor and material efficiency, engineering effectiveness, customer service and order entry efficiency, etc.
  
• Define and recommend objectives in each area of the operation. Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, with supporting budget requests and financial estimates.
  
• Reviews and approves cost control reports, cost estimates, and facility requirement forecasts.
  
• Establish and manage operating budgets within Manufacturing Operations.
  
• Review and approve the implementation of manufacturing and organizational plans that support the Operations Master Plan.
  Qualifications:
  
  • Degree in engineering, business management, operations/production management, or related discipline.
    
  • 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment. 5+ years' experience in plant leadership.
    
  • Experience in lean manufacturing.
    
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards.
    
  • Experience working in the medical device industry is preferred.
    
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
    
  • Experience with ERP System and Plex manufacturing software a plus.
    
  • Effective communication skills.
    Palm Springs, CA
    Full time

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