Manager, Operations

About the role

As the Manufacturing Manager, Operations you will play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence by leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, and delivering outstanding business results. This hands-on leadership position combines strategic thinking with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, empowering leaders, championing continuous improvement, optimizing resources, and collaborating across functions to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance.

Location

Full time Onsite - Portsmouth, NH

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity objectives.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business goals and customer demand.
• Translate company objectives into measurable departmental goals and monitor progress through key performance indicators.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance to improve operational performance.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase manufacturing capacity.
• Review production metrics daily and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, safety, and quality system requirements.
• Manage labor utilization, overtime, staffing, and operational budgets.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity while maintaining quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• P&L experience managing production metrics, labor planning, budgets, and operational performance.
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP requirements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with value stream management and operational planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on first day of employment
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (starting at 120 hours!)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan – Company Matching Contribution up to 6%
• Incentive Bonus Plan – eligible to participate to earn additional compensation

Pay

The hiring range for this position is: $105,000-$120,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.