Operations Manager – Medical Device Manufacturing
Sligo | Permanent | On-site
We are partnering exclusively with
Arrotek Medical
, a fast-growing
medical device engineering and manufacturing company
, to recruit an experienced
Operations Manager
for their Sligo site.
Arrotek Medical provides end-to-end medical device services, from
initial design and development
through to
sterile finished product manufacturing
for the
European and US medical device markets
. The company offers a dynamic, quality-driven environment with strong opportunities for
career development, leadership growth, and employee wellbeing
, supported by a competitive benefits package.
The Role
As
Operations Manager
, you will have full responsibility for
end-to-end manufacturing operations
within a highly regulated medical device environment. You will ensure products are manufactured
safely, efficiently, on time, and in full compliance
with regulatory and quality standards including
ISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), GMP
, and other global regulations.
This is a
senior leadership role
with responsibility for
manufacturing engineering, supply chain and planning, production operations, facilities, and health & safety
, working closely with
Quality & Regulatory, Design Engineering, HR, Sales, and Finance
to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Production Management
* Lead daily manufacturing operations, including
production planning, scheduling, and capacity management
* Deliver production targets while maintaining
high quality and regulatory compliance
* Optimise use of
materials, equipment, and labour
to improve efficiency and reduce waste
* Own
departmental budgets
, financial planning, and resource allocation
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with
ISO 13485, FDA QSR, GMP
, and international regulations
* Support
internal and external audits
, inspections, and regulatory activities
* Ensure adherence to
SOPs, work instructions, validations
, and quality systems
* Drive
CAPA investigations
related to manufacturing and operational issues
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary operations team
* Foster a culture of
quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs
* Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skills coverage across shifts
Continuous Improvement & Cost Control
* Implement
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Track and analyse KPIs such as
yield, throughput, OEE, and cost per unit
* Identify and deliver
cost reduction, productivity, and process optimisation
opportunities
* Lead
root cause analysis
and process improvement projects
Health, Safety & Risk Management
* Ensure compliance with
health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Promote and embed a strong
safety-first culture
across operations
Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
* Minimum 3 years' experience
in a similar Operations / Manufacturing Management role
* Strong knowledge of
medical device manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements
* A
degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline
* Proven
people leadership and team management
experience
* A
detail-oriented, quality-focused mindset
* Strong
analytical, data-driven decision-making
skills
* Excellent
communication and cross-functional collaboration
ability
* Demonstrated experience managing
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Arrotek Medical?
* Growing, innovative
medical device manufacturing company
* Exposure to
EU and US regulated markets
* Leadership role with real impact and visibility
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Strong focus on
career progression and employee wellbeing
If you are an experienced
Operations Manager
looking to step into a senior leadership role within
medical device manufacturing in Sligo
, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
by submitting your CV to Davin Ferguson
Or call for a confidential discussion on the role