Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Galway, Galway, Ireland Wallace Myers International Full time
A fast-growing, early-stage medical device company is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Operations Manager to lead and optimise its expanding manufacturing, facilities, and supply chain functions. As the company transitions from product development to commercialisation, this is a key leadership role responsible for driving efficiency, quality, compliance, and scalability.
This position offers a unique opportunity to help shape a high-impact medical technology solution while gaining direct insight into the operations of a scaling start-up.

What You Will Do
Manufacturing Operations

- Plan and manage day-to-day manufacturing activities, both in-house and with contract manufacturing partners (CMOs).
- Lead the setup of assembly lines within class 8 cleanroom environments.
- Build and refine scalable processes, systems, and operational philosophies.
- Develop structures for managing production schedules, inventory systems, and operations projects.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, clinical, quality, finance) to align with quality and business objectives.
- Foster strong supplier relationships to meet targets across quality, cost, and delivery.
- Drive manufacturing readiness for clinical and commercial supply.
- Work with product teams to ensure robust design transfer and scale-up activities.

Facilities Management

- Oversee maintenance, safety, and compliance of facilities in collaboration with internal teams.
- Manage facility upgrades to meet evolving operational requirements.
- Act as liaison for external contractors and service providers.

Supply Chain & Procurement

- Lead the full supply chain strategy, including procurement, logistics, inventory, and supplier management.
- Build a supply planning process to ensure uninterrupted availability of components and finished goods.
- Monitor and optimise supplier performance; identify and qualify alternative sources as needed.
- Develop and track key supply chain performance metrics.

Leadership & Compliance

- Recruit, train, and mentor operations staff as the team expands.
- Manage cross-functional teams in production, manufacturing, and supply chain.
- Implement and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including ISO 13485, GMP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across operational areas.
- Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of long-term operational goals.

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This position was p P osted on 31 Jul 2025

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