Director of Operations

Currently an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Director of Operations to join and lead Operations team. Director of Operations - The Role: This role offers the exciting opportunity to be responsible for all aspects of SFM's Operations function including Production, Quality Control, Engineering and Facilities whilst maintaining compliance to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. Duties to include: To ensure that efficient running of the Operations functions, specifically regarding Health, Safety and the Environment in association with the Health and Safety and Compliance Manager:

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety and Environmental requirements. To implement and maintain such systems to reach this aim.
• Remain well informed of relevant Health and Safety and Environmental policies and regulations and lead the Company's engagement with associated external auditors
Regarding Production, in association with the Production Manager:
• Oversee and agree production schedules and adherence to such schedules to fulfil customer orders on a timely basis and hence allow achievement of SFM "On Time Delivery" performance targets.
• Ensure that production performance is in line with agreed efficiency and cost targets.
• Ensure safe operation of the factory - accident monitoring/Zero LTI's, EMS compliance.
Regarding Process Engineering, Purchasing and Logistics:
• Oversee design transfer activities to allow the efficient transfer of R&D projects in to stable production processes with acceptable production rates, yields and ongoing manufacturing costs.
• Ensure that all production processes provide efficiencies required to achieve agreed targets whilst maintaining compliance to all relevant medical device regulations.
• Oversee purchasing of raw materials, consumables and all Operations Capital Equipment to provide best value to SFM.
• Ensure that SFM's logistics and material transfer functions contribute positively to achieving appropriate targets.
Regarding Engineering and Facilities, in association with the Maintenance Manager:
• Oversee maintenance of facilities and Production and Quality Control related equipment in line with SFM policies to allow optimal throughput and minimal delay-causing equipment downtime.
• Recommend process or technical investment and development plans along with strategic direction for SFM and specifically Operations in line with both short and long term business priorities. Oversee the installation of such approved equipment or changes.
Regarding Quality Control, in association with the Quality Control Manager:
• Ensure that all Quality Control activities are conducted in line with SFM's policies and procedures.
• Ensure the timely testing and reporting of results and where appropriate production of Certificates of Analysis to allow product release and hence achievement of SFM "On Time Delivery" performance targets.
Generally:
• Motivate and support teams and team leaders/supervisors/managers by frequent communication and briefings, dealing promptly with issues, arranging necessary training and development, setting and reviewing short term objectives, and monitoring performance.
• Support direct reports in achieving training and development of teams and individuals to enhance performance relative to the business objectives.
• Ensure Operations agreed budget costs are not exceeded.
  
  Demonstrable extensive experience in managing multi-functional Operations teams in medical device and technical textiles environments.
• Highly experienced in lean manufacturing and process improvements.
• Strong project management skills with relevant experience, ability to make data driven decisions and strategically plan and execute this.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Able to implement technology to support production and data generation.
• Can optimise workflow and be customer centric.
• Significant experience of safety systems and legislation.
• Understanding of relevant Medical Device regulations.
• Experience of operating to GMP standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in budget preparation, manufacturing standard costs, manufacturing ratios and profitability optimisation.
• Able to get on with and influence people both internally and externally to achieve objectives.
• Ability to take the lead and ownership of all operational aspects with minimal supervision.
• Must be a team player and able to motivate others around them
If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge, please click on Apply with your most up to date CV and relevant cover letter, explaining why you are a good fit for this role

We are an innovative medical devices manufacturer of advanced wound care products, including combination products, from gelling fibres and fabrics. We deliver innovative, cost effective and quality products and solutions for the advanced wound care industry helping to improve patient care and wellbeing.


• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life cover
• Incapacity benefits
• Cash Back Medical Scheme