Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
At Freudenberg Medical, we make products that save and improve the lives of people every day, all around the world. We are a global provider for medical device design and manufacturing with more than 2,500 employees. Innovation is at the core of our company, and we are proud of our industry-leading quality, lean manufacturing, and focus on innovation in products and processing technologies. Freudenberg Medical is an exciting place to work with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Come join us and together we can make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Some of your Benefits
* Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
* Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
* Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
* Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
* Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
Location: Spiddal, Co. Galway
Workplace: On-Site at Cambus Teoranta
Position: Director of Operations
Responsibilities
* This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives on the ground, motivates teams, and delivers real impact.
* Lead all site operations to meet and exceed KPIs in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction.
* Build and maintain an effective operations management system grounded in Lean and GROWTTH principles.
* Deliver on the site’s Annual Operating Plan, aligning with broader business goals.
* Champion a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and cross-functional collaboration.
* Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right skills, behaviours, and mindset are in place.
* Drive site-level engagement, resolve people issues proactively, and promote a positive, accountable team culture.
* Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (HS&E, QMS).
* Oversee capital projects that support current operations and future growth.
* Lead the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies into manufacturing.
* Maintain high standards in safety, housekeeping, and operational discipline.
* Travel occasionally (up to 20%) as required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (Master’s degree is advantageous).
* 10+ years’ progressive experience in medical device and/or healthcare product manufacturing, including 7+ years in a senior leadership role.
* Proven track record leading engineering and production teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
* Strong experience with Annual Operating Plans, including budgeting, capital planning, and execution.
* Skilled in developing cross-functional teams and building organizational capability.
* Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles; hands-on Lean experience highly desirable.
* Proficient in SAP ERP systems and comfortable operating in a data-driven, KPI-focused culture.
* Knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 13485:2016, and best-in-class housekeeping practices.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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