Operations Manager

Luton

Commutable from Leighton Buzzard, Tring, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Welwyn, Stevenage, Letchworth, Bedford
£60,000 - £70,000

Monday - Friday

Benefits:-

• 25-days holiday (rising to 27-days after 5-years’ service) plus bank holidays
• 5-10% company pension contribution
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Cash back health plan 
• Holiday purchase scheme

Our client is a leading cleanroom and medical product manufacturer, that values hard work, teamwork and developing people. They are part of a group with multiple sites in the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager who has experience within Medical Devices and ISO13485 standards, who can join the team and implement continuous improvement strategies, and manage the day to day running of the site.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop, mentor, and review performance of the cross-functional teams on site
• Lead manufacturing, logistics, and QA functions to meet company goals and KPIs
• Manage production planning, material ordering, and supplier performance
• Maintain compliance with ISO13485
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S
• Oversee stock accuracy, physical stock takes, and cost control
• Ensure quality system effectiveness and lead internal/external audits (ISO standards and supplier audits)
• Act as site lead for Health & Safety and compliance with company policies
• Develop and maintain budgeting and contribute to 3–5-year business strategy 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must have exposure/experience to ISO 13485
• Understanding of regulatory requirements on medical devices 
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
• Results-driven with a focus on quality, compliance, and team development
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive operational efficiency

“To apply please email your CV / resume to [ jackj@hunterselection.co.uk ]”. – – Jack Jenkins – 01908 010 438