Senior Director of Operations

We are excited to be partnering with an innovative and fast-scaling medical device company that is entering a new phase of global operations expansion.

Due to continued growth and increasing global demand, a brand-new and impactful opportunity has arisen for a Senior Director of Operations to lead and evolve the operational functions of a key manufacturing and distribution hub.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full site operations team, spanning manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, NPI, and support functions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape and execute long-term strategic operations initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean practices across all departments to optimize cost, output, and compliance.
• Ensure all operational activities meet the highest standards of regulatory compliance within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Oversee global distribution operations, ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Manage site budgets, drive financial performance, and ensure resources are aligned to growth plans.
• Support the industrialization and ramp-up of new products, ensuring readiness for full-scale production.

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end manufacturing and operations functions within a regulated environment (medical devices or pharma).
• A strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in Class III medical devices or similarly complex, high-risk products.
• Demonstrated success in overseeing both site-level operations and global distribution or supply chain strategies.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and optimize complex manufacturing systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage change in dynamic, high-growth settings.
• Fluent in both French and English.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, I’d love to hear from you directly. Please apply here or feel free to email me at jganiyu@barringtonjames.com.

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