Job Title: Technical Operations Manager
This is a 1-year fixed-term contract position.
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to ensure the smooth operation of manufacturing processes, prevent disruptions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. This role is key to maintaining equipment redundancy, validation, and maintenance, while also driving best-in-class laboratory practices and training programs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process Efficiency: Ensure efficient processes to support manufacturing and prevent disruptions through managing equipment redundancy, validation, and best-in-class laboratory practices and training programs.
* Process Improvement: Measure and communicate process efficiency and effectiveness, delivering improvement projects on time and within budget.
* Procurement Management: Lead procurement efforts for goods and services, ensuring adherence to company policies.
* Technical Problem-Solving: Facilitate technical problem-solving, CAPA processes, and decision-making within areas of responsibility.
* Quality Assurance: Co-lead Quality Assurance initiatives, regulatory audits, and manage specification changes.
* Collaboration and Leadership: Collaborate with leadership, offering guidance and solutions while ensuring alignment with Global Quality teams.
* Performance Monitoring: Monitor team performance across key metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) and drive continuous improvement efforts.
* People Management: Oversee people management, including development, feedback, and performance evaluations.
* Industry Trends: Stay current with industry trends to keep practices competitive.
* Talent Acquisition: Participate in the hiring process for critical roles and be a key member of the Site Quality Leadership team.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements:
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; postgraduate qualification an advantage.
* Experience: At least 6 years' experience in the medical device or similar highly regulated industry.
* Technical Skills: Experience with audit management, process validation, CAPA systems, sterilization, and clean room environments.
* Project Management: Strong project management and Six Sigma experience.
* Data Analysis: Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Project, Minitab, Power BI).
* Soft Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.