Operations Manager

Direct hireSalaried role - up to 115k 15% bonusHours - 6pm to 2:30am (overlapping 2nd and 3rd shifts)**Operations Manager Manufacturing Environment **At Haemonetics we manufacture critical disposable medical devices and are scaling to meet demand while continuously driving excellent product quality. We’re adding a Night Shift Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead overnight production, safeguarding quality, compliance, and output while keeping people safe.Job SummaryOwn end-to-end night-shift operations. Lead supervisors, group leaders, and hourly teams to hit plan, protect quality, maintain compliance (21 CFR 820/ISO 13485/GMP/GDP), and drive continuous improvement. You’ll set the pace on safety, OEE, schedule attainment, FPY, scrap, and labor productivity—and ensure clean, tight handoffs to the day shift.Key ResponsibilitiesSafety & Compliance- Champion a zero-injury culture; enforce LOTO, PPE, and cleanroom/gowning standards.Ensure strict adherence to FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices; audit batch records/travelers for completeness and accuracy.Lead incident investigations and near-miss reviews; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).People Leadership- Lead and develop supervisors, group leaders, and operators: staffing, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and recognition.Set clear expectations and standard work; hold the line on accountability and attendance.Maintain morale and discipline on the night shift; resolve conflicts and escalate appropriately.Production Control- Own the shift schedule to meet plan; manage changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns.Monitor line health in real time (Overall Equipment Effectiveness, cycle times, yields); remove bottlenecks fast.Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering for break-fix, PM compliance, and downtime reduction; manage call-in/escalation.Quality Assurance- Ensure products meet or exceed specifications; oversee in-process checks, line clearance, and lot control.Drive first-pass yield and scrap reduction; contain defects immediately with documented NCE/NCR and disposition.Partner with Quality on deviations, investigations, and change control.Materials & Readiness- Align with Planning/Materials on kitting, WIP flow, and inventory accuracy; prevent line starves/stops.Verify tooling/fixtures availability and readiness; manage consumables and 5S standards.Continuous Improvement- Identify waste and variability; lead Kaizen/PDCA to improve throughput, cost, and stability.Promote and lead quick, easy Kaizens, 5S, and GEMBA walks.Standardize best practices across crews; update work instructions and training as processes evolve.Communication & Reporting- Run crisp tier meetings; communicate priorities, issues, and countermeasures.Deliver nightly KPIs (OEE, FPY, scrap, attainment, downtime, safety) and next-shift risks.Execute disciplined shift handoff to days/evenings with clear actions and owners.General Supervisory Duties- Interview, hire, train, schedule, assign work, evaluate performance, reward/discipline, and resolve grievances in accordance with company policy and law.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, or related field.MBA preferred.5 years leading production teams (medical devices or other regulated manufacturing preferred).Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR 820; CAPA, NCR/NCE, change control familiarity.Proven results improving OEE, FPY, scrap, and schedule attainment.Strong floor presence, communication, and decision-making—especially under limited off-hour support.Comfortable with nightshift work and schedule flexibility as business needs evolve.