Head of Manufacturing - Ortho Devision

Head - Manufacturing, Ortho Division (Medical Devices)

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Job Summary

ISO 13485, FDA, CE

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the manufacturing roadmap for the orthopaedic product line.
• Lead planning, production, engineering, equipment maintenance, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Drive capacity expansion, new technology adoption, automation, and scalability projects.
• Ensure compliance with

  ISO 13485, FDA, CE

  and maintain audit readiness for all facilities.
• Promote best practices across Ortho, Cardio, and other divisions to create unified manufacturing standards.
• Work closely with Procurement, RA, Quality, Supply Chain and other functions to ensure operational continuity.
• Support NPI/R&D teams with process validation, DOE, scale-up, and tech-transfer activities.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as OEE, yield, cost per unit, downtime, and throughput.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma and digital transformation programs to enhance efficiency.
• Build a strong leadership bench across plant teams and ensure a culture of safety and compliance.
• Manage budgets, cost optimisation, and capital expenditure planning.

Qualifications

• 18-25 years of experience in manufacturing, including senior leadership roles.
• Strong exposure to medical devices or regulated sectors such as pharma, diagnostics, or biotech.
• Experience managing multiple sites and driving major improvement programs.
• Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Production Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, risk management, and advanced manufacturing practices.
• Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma/PMP are advantageous