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Operations Manager - Medical Device - Reading, MA

Reading, Massachusetts Permanent USD160,000 - USD185,000 per year View Job Description
This Operations Manager role provides leadership across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, contract manufacturing, service operations, and facilities within a growing medical device organization. This individual is responsible for driving operational excellence, production execution, regulatory compliance, and scalability.
  • Lead growing medical device operations
  • Direct visibility to executive leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a growing medical technology company develops innovative products designed to improve patient outcomes through minimally invasive procedures. The organization combines advanced engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory expertise to bring differentiated solutions to market.

Job Description

This Operations Manager will be responsible for:

  • Leading day-to-day manufacturing operations across internal production, contract manufacturing, depot repair, field assets, and facilities.
  • Driving production readiness, schedule attainment, material availability, and operational responsiveness.
  • Managing contract manufacturing relationships and performance metrics.
  • Establishing KPIs and implementing scalable operational systems and processes.
  • Improving manufacturing efficiency and strengthening supply chain coordination.
  • Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, MDSAP, and EU MDR requirements.
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
  • Supporting production floor activities and resolving critical operational issues when needed.

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MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

This Successful Operations Manager will have:

  • 5+ years of medical device manufacturing management experience.
  • Medical device industry background required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience within ISO 13485-regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of FDA Quality Systems, CAPA, DHF, DMR, and DHR requirements.
  • Strong leadership experience managing cross-functional operations teams.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
  • Electro-mechanical medical device experience preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive Compensation and bonus structure
  • Directly reporting to the VP of Operations.
  • Broad operational ownership spanning manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and service functions.
  • High-impact leadership role supporting commercial growth and operational scalability.
  • Exposure to executive leadership, including CEO interaction throughout the interview process.
  • Opportunity to influence strategy and operational performance in a growing medical device company.

Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

Contact
Ashley Santos
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066200

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Reading
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Santos
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066200