[ref. x41670904] Production Manager - Medical Device

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Job Title: Production Manager
Industry: Medical Devices
Location: Plymouth

Position Type: Permanent

About The Company

A world-leading developer and manufacturer of tissue-healing technology, this company focuses on quality patient outcomes and value for payers. Its surgical products include tissue adhesives, sutures, haemostats, fixation devices, and sealants.
Since 2019, it has acquired seven companies specializing in internal sealants, biomaterials, wound care, and surgical implants. Products are manufactured across Europe, Asia, and Israel, with global distribution through partners and direct sales teams.

The company operates R&D hubs in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, and Israel and employs over 1,500 people.

Job Description

A highly skilled and experienced Production Manager is required to lead the site manufacturing team at our Plymouth location.

As a key member of the Operations Management team, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high quality, safe products, whilst driving continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, with experience in leadership roles and a proven track record of manufacturing strategy and systems.

Overview

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the site production function, managing key performance indicators such as on time in full, right first time and attainment to plan.
  • You will be responsible for defining clear objectives and goals for the production team, working closely with the site Quality team, and ensuring adequate support for new product development.
  • You will be proficient in managing a team whilst executing a production plan and possess knowledge of capacity planning and resource management.
  • Lead the site production team and deliver to manufacturing targets.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including cGMP, MDSAP, and MDR.
  • Drive the successful execution and implementation of the site strategy to enable growth.
  • Definition of clear objectives and goals for the production management team.
  • Supporting the quality department and ensure adequate support for new product development.
Your Skills and Attributes
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
  • Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of medical device industry or similar regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of production equipment and processes (liquid filling, sealing, assembly and packing)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of managing and controlling budgets.
  • Previous experience of establishing KPI's and measures within a maintenance function.
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation.
  • Previous line management responsibility with real time experience of a Lean manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
  • Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of medical device industry or similar regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of production equipment and processes (liquid filling, sealing, assembly and packing)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience of managing and controlling budgets.
  • Previous experience of establishing KPI's and measures within a maintenance function.
  • Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment legislation.
  • Previous line management responsibility with real time experience of a Lean manufacturing environment.

Salary

£60,000 per annum

How to Apply

Apply now by submitting your CV below, alternatively you can send your CV to olivia.cann@adecco.com. Please include "Production Manager" in the subject line

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