Director, Operations InHealth Technologies

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.

Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

*Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship*

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match and paid time-off. Additional details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Carpinteria, CA

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical LLC

payments The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

You support our team as

Director, Operations InHealth Technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations for the site, including production, scheduling, and support functions, to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement targets.
• Oversee department-level planning, goal setting, and performance management across multiple shifts or production units.
• Direct and develop an Operations team to ensure strong leadership pipeline and succession planning.
• Collaborate with SBU functional leaders of Product Development, Quality, Regulatory and Finance to ensure operational readiness and alignment with business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, process improvement initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards, including ISO 13485, FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable country-specific requirements.
• Lead operational input into site-level budget planning, cost management, and capital investments.
• Monitor and report on operational KPIs and recommend actions to improve output, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business required.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leader capacity.
• Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, CFDA).
• Proven success leading multi-shift teams in a regulated production environment.
• Advanced business and financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and CAPEX projects.
• Strong cross-functional leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP (SAP preferred), Microsoft Office, and data-driven performance management.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Graduate Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business; or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Physical Requirements
• Frequent walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Work in controlled manufacturing environments including cleanrooms and PPE/gowning areas.
• Ability to support occasional off-hours, weekend production needs, or emergency escalations.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.