The Role:

The Operations Manager is responsible for manufacturing operations and associated support functions including; Operators, Mechanics, Shipping & Receiving, and Production Planning/Buying. This individual will have extensive involvement with new product and process development activities to support the launch of new products, line extensions, vertical integrations and sustaining engineering activities. This role will also be responsible for ensuring a sustainable supply chain is established for all products.

Overview

This position will lead all manufacturing operations at the Woburn Site, and associated relationships with suppliers and the product distribution teams. Impacts design for manufacturability and cost effectiveness of new processes transferred to manufacturing.

Job Duties:

• Directly responsible for the Operations budget

• Ensure effective plant and divisional procurement practices that create a competitive advantage

• Responsible for establishing a sustainable supply chain for all products

• Responsible for working in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain to achieve inventory objectives (including initial transfer inventory for New Products) and accomplishment of service level goals

• Dotted line responsibility for Buyer/Planner. The Operations Manager will partner with the Buyer/Planner to establish and implement business processes for production planning and monitoring of critical production metrics

• As required, participates in due diligence activities to evaluate / support acquisitions

• Provide leadership and direction to the operations organization. Establish and monitor quarterly and annual objectives for direct reports. Provide ongoing feedback regarding performance against objectives

• Ensure the selection, development, and retention of high caliber talent. Implement succession-planning and cross training activities for all areas of responsibility

• Foster the establishment of a constructive functional work environment. Works seamlessly with R&D, RA, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other functional areas

• Through the principles of “Lean Thinking” and “Six Sigma” foster an environment of continuous improvement in the areas of cost, quality, service and best manufacturing practices