Newmedical Technology, Inc. is a global medical products company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing patented therapies for advanced wound care, scar management, skincare, and surgical solutions. We understand both the physical and psychological impact of wounds and the scars they create. We are dedicated to supplying medical professionals with new solutions and improving patients' quality of life.
About the Role:
As the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead our manufacturing operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and compliance, particularly within the medical device or Over-the-Counter (OTC) industries. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our production processes align with regulatory requirements while optimizing productivity. Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems is essential for success in this role, as you will leverage data-driven insights to drive operational excellence. The Director of Manufacturing is a high-impact and high-visibility role that requires you to be in the facility daily. You will bring your innovative ideas and proven successes to drive quality and efficiency. Duties include:
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that align with company objectives, ensuring scalability and flexibility to adapt to changing market dynamics. Collaborate with senior management to set production goals and objectives.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements relevant to medical devices or OTC products, such as FDA regulations, ISO standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Implement and maintain processes to ensure product quality and safety.
MRP System Utilization: Leverage MRP systems to effectively plan and manage production activities, including material requirements planning, production scheduling, and inventory control. Utilize data analytics and reporting capabilities to optimize resource utilization and minimize waste. Experience with MRP Implementation considered a plus.
Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain robust quality management systems to ensure the production of safe, reliable, and compliant products. Implement quality control measures and processes to monitor and improve product quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Operational Efficiency: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and cost reduction while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Supply Chain Management: Collaborate with supply chain partners to optimize raw material sourcing, procurement, and inventory management. Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules and minimize supply chain disruptions.
Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership and direction to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop team members to maximize their potential and contribution to the organization.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, R&D, engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to support product development, introduction of new products, and process improvements.
Skills and Experience:
An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Management or Supply Chain Management is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing management, with a focus on medical devices or OTC products preferred.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to medical device or OTC manufacturing, such as FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
Experience in process improvements, process mapping, and reviews, and developing and managing KPIs
Proven experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve results.
Proven ability to define performance measures directly related to business and hold people accountable
Experience in developing and managing annual operating plans through forecasting tools
Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility