Sr. Director - Manufacturing Operations (Redmond, Oregon)

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, strategic manufacturing leader to oversee operations at Medline’s reprocessing facility in Redmond, Oregon.

About the Role

The facility processes millions of devices annually across a highly diverse SKU portfolio, supporting both sterile and non-sterile products in a labor-intensive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day manufacturing and production operations across a complex, high-SKU medical device reprocessing environment
• Lead and develop supervisors, production leadership, and operations teams while fostering a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Engineering and R&D teams to support automation initiatives, capital projects, process improvements, and new product development timelines
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, training effectiveness, quality, and process standardization
• Ensure compliance with FDA expectations, SOP adherence, training documentation, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Serve as a visible site leader, including supporting customer visits and facility tours

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 12+ years of experience within manufacturing, production, or operations environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams in complex operational settings
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments preferred (medical device, healthcare, pharma, aerospace, or similar highly process-driven industries)
• Strong background in operations leadership, continuous improvement, production metrics, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience partnering with Engineering and/or R&D teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, or capital projects strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead through change, build credibility with tenured teams, and drive operational improvements in evolving environments
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically within a hands-on production environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 12+ years of experience within manufacturing, production, or operations environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams in complex operational settings
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments preferred (medical device, healthcare, pharma, aerospace, or similar highly process-driven industries)
• Strong background in operations leadership, continuous improvement, production metrics, and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience partnering with Engineering and/or R&D teams on process improvements, automation initiatives, or capital projects strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead through change, build credibility with tenured teams, and drive operational improvements in evolving environments
• Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically within a hands-on production environment

Skills

• Operations Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Metrics
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Automation Initiatives
• Process Improvements
• New Product Development

Benefits

This role is based onsite in Redmond, Oregon. Travel up to 20% may be required, including occasional travel to Anaheim, CA and corporate locations. The facility operates across multiple shifts, including day, swing, and weekend operations.

Pay

The Anticipated Salary Range For This Position is $177,000.00 - $266,000.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.

Schedule

The facility operates across multiple shifts, including day, swing, and weekend operations.