Operations Manager

About the Role

As the Operations Manager, you will oversee the daily and strategic operations of the Assembly and Moulding production departments, ensuring strict adherence to company policies. Your focus will be on delivering excellence in safety, quality, service, and cost-efficiency. You will champion long-term operational planning and drive programs focused on continuous improvement, utilizing methodologies such as 6S, SQDC, Lean principles, and Principle-Based Management. As a pivotal member of the Operations Team, you will report regularly at monthly cross-functional meetings with site leadership and senior executives, fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the business.

About Phillips-Medisize

Phillips-Medisize, part of Molex and Koch Companies, is a leader in providing comprehensive innovation, development, and manufacturing solutions across the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical device sectors. We partner with some of the world's largest pharmaceutical, MedTech, and in-vitro diagnostic companies to bring groundbreaking products to market that enhance patients' lives worldwide. We operate as a contract design and manufacturing organization (CDMO), delivering intricate engineered products with proven performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procedures for planning, scheduling production, and manpower allocation, adapting plans as required.
• Implement and maintain information systems to gather, analyze, and report operational KPIs on a weekly basis, leading review meetings accordingly.
• Establish effective internal communication channels to promote feedback, address issues, and encourage two-way dialogue among teams.
• Champion Operational Excellence and lean/visual management initiatives across value streams while embedding “Right First Time” quality principles.
• Continuously review operational systems and schedules to implement cost-saving process improvements, define performance targets, and address any negative trends.
• Lead continuous improvement projects including CDPE, provide problem-solving leadership, and allocate resources to meet specified revenue and EBITDA targets.
• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, and Environmental Health & Safety standards; maintain and enhance health and safety systems while exemplifying compliant behaviors.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, participate in CAPA, complaint reviews, deviations, change controls, audits, and non-conformance material reviews ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a robust training framework, ensure appropriate technical skills within teams, and direct employee recruitment, development, coaching, and performance management aligned with company frameworks.
• Foster a positive, adaptable culture aligned with Corporate Market Based Management principles, celebrating achievements and embracing expanded roles as necessary.

Candidate Profile

• Accountable for achieving operational goals and setting high-performance standards personally and for others.
• Adaptable and proactive in driving change with new practices and principles to overcome challenges and meet targets.
• Exhibit integrity and mutual respect for diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Passionate about the company's mission to enhance health and quality of life.
• Strong organizational and planning aptitude, with the ability to clearly allocate roles and optimize quality and efficiency.
• Promote an inclusive and trustworthy team culture through attentive listening, recognition, coaching, and communication.
• Demonstrate initiative in leading continuous improvement efforts supported by solid leadership, business insight, and operational expertise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Science disciplines.
• Extensive experience in production management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

At Koch companies, entrepreneurship is valued, and employees are encouraged to challenge norms, innovate, and be personally rewarded for contributions. Compensation varies based on market data, candidate knowledge, skills, and location. Phillips Medisize, as part of Molex and Koch Inc., operates globally with over 6,000 employees. The company supports flexible work environments to foster top performance and superior business outcomes.