Operations Manager | Medical Devices | Houghton Regis

Maclivaro are supporting a growing medical device business in the appointment of an experienced Operations Manager to join their Senior Leadership Team.

This is a broad, hands-on operational leadership role with responsibility across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance, as well as delegated responsibility for Health & Safety across the site. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving operational performance, improving processes and developing the organisation’s longer-term strategy.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operational performance of the business, ensuring manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and quality activities are aligned with customer demand and wider business objectives.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain and QA functions.
• Managing production planning, material requirements, stock levels and supplier performance.
• Ensuring customer orders are delivered on time and proactively managing any potential delays.
• Owning operational KPIs, producing accurate performance reporting and driving corrective actions where required.
• Managing manufacturing and sourcing costs and supporting annual budget development and cost control.
• Developing and embedding Lean Six Sigma and 5S principles across the operation.
• Leading the company’s Quality Management System, ensuring standards are maintained and continually improved.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant medical device Quality and Regulatory requirements, including certification and registration.
• Planning and managing internal, external and supplier audits.
• Overseeing stock management, stock takes, goods in/out, expiry, preservation and write-offs.
• Developing supplier relationships, supplier performance, alternative sourcing strategies and supplier auditing.
• Taking responsibility for site Health & Safety.
• Leading, developing and coaching direct reports, including performance reviews, training and development.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver the organisation’s 3–5 year strategy.
• Driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence.