General Manager

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the General Manager is responsible for the overall operation and performance of a sterilization facility.

This is a very hands-on position overseeing the following facility functions: Customer Service, Logistics, Maintenance, Operations, Quality Assurance, Safety, Training.

Responsibilities/Duties


* Facilitates the interaction of all functions within the facility.


* Works with the Sales department in developing and maintaining customer relationships.


* Ensures that customer product is processed safely, efficiently and in accordance with specifications and procedures.


* Seeks continuous improvement in all areas of operation with a focus on safety, quality, productivity and operational efficiency, maintenance, and cost control/reduction.


* Maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements to include, but not limited to: FDA, OSHA and NRC.


* Administers and manages annual budgets for capital and operating expenses in support of corporate objectives and operates within budget.


* Represents the organization to industry groups, key customers, representatives of government and regulatory agencies.


* Works with human resources to implement short- and long-range operating objectives, facility organizational structure, staffing requirements and succession plans.


* Implements critical strategies to secure competitive advantage in business processes/systems, efficient workflow, cycle time reductions, supplier relationships and alliances, quality and compliance.


* Analyzes facility statistical data and makes decisions based on that information.


* Integrates activities between facility departments to solve problems associated with sustaining product, which include improvements to existing processes and tooling/equipment, and new technology.


* Interfaces with Senior Executive Team members to optimize resources from each functional area including safety, finance, sales, engineering, human resources and Quality to drive results and support the sterilization strategy.


* Practices all health and safety procedures and makes safety a top priority.

Accountable for a clean, safe, environmentally responsible manufacturing operation.


* Achieves maximum levels of productivity, ensuring that the business benefits from the lowest possible cost and best value.

Supervision Given


* Supervises the Quality Assurance (QA) Manager, all Facility Supervisors, and other Facility personnel as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skill Required


* Undergraduate Degree Required within a science relate field preferred.


* 5-10 years of progressive experience in a production environment, Operations or Manufacturing environment, including 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in the medical services/products industry.


* Specific experience within the Operations function of the medical device industry.


* Strong general busin...