Operations Manager – Medical Device ManufacturingSligo | Permanent | On-siteWe are partnering exclusively withArrotek Medical, a fast-growingmedical device engineering and manufacturing company, to recruit an experiencedOperations Managerfor their Sligo site.Arrotek Medical provides end-to-end medical device services, frominitial design and developmentthrough tosterile finished product manufacturingfor theEuropean and US medical device markets. The company offers a dynamic, quality-driven environment with strong opportunities forcareer development, leadership growth, and employee wellbeing, supported by a competitive benefits package.The RoleAsOperations Manager, you will have full responsibility forend-to-end manufacturing operationswithin a highly regulated medical device environment. You will ensure products are manufacturedsafely, efficiently, on time, and in full compliancewith regulatory and quality standards includingISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), GMP, and other global regulations.This is asenior leadership rolewith responsibility formanufacturing engineering, supply chain and planning, production operations, facilities, and health & safety, working closely withQuality & Regulatory, Design Engineering, HR, Sales, and Financeto drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Production ManagementLead daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, scheduling, and capacity managementDeliver production targets while maintaining high quality and regulatory complianceOptimise use of materials, equipment, and labour to improve efficiency and reduce wasteOwn departmental budgets, financial planning, and resource allocationQuality & Regulatory ComplianceEnsure full compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP, and international regulationsSupport internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory activitiesEnsure adherence to SOPs, work instructions, validations, and quality systemsDrive CAPA investigations related to manufacturing and operational issuesLeadership & Team ManagementLead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary operations teamFoster a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvementConduct performance reviews and identify training and development needsEnsure appropriate staffing levels and skills coverage across shiftsContinuous Improvement & Cost ControlImplement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiativesTrack and analyse KPIs such as yield, throughput, OEE, and cost per unitIdentify and deliver cost reduction, productivity, and process optimisation opportunitiesLead root cause analysis and process improvement projectsHealth, Safety & Risk ManagementEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulationsPromote and embed a strong safety-first culture across operationsCandidate ProfileTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Operations / Manufacturing Management roleStrong knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes and regulatory requirementsA degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related disciplineProven people leadership and team management experienceA detail-oriented, quality-focused mindsetStrong analytical, data-driven decision-making skillsExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilityDemonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWhy Join Arrotek Medical?Growing, innovative medical device manufacturing companyExposure to EU and US regulated marketsLeadership role with real impact and visibilityCompetitive salary and benefits packageStrong focus on career progression and employee wellbeingIf you are an experiencedOperations Managerlooking to step into a senior leadership role withinmedical device manufacturing in Sligo, we would love to hear from you.Apply nowby submitting your CV to Davin FergusonOr call for a confidential discussion on the role