JOB TITLE: GENERAL MANAGER

Reports directly to Board of Directors

JOB FUNCTION(S):

To ensure the consistent achievement of the Company's mission and financial objectives through direct management of all manufacturing and administrative processes and activities.

EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Engineering, or related sciences
• A minimum of 15 years experience in medical device manufacturing or similar experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively represent the Company
• Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills
• General computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft applications
• Substantial knowledge of and appreciation for medical device regulations such as GMPs, ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulations, Canadian and European Medical Devices directives
• Willingness to travel
• Background in plastics technology a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assure that the Company has a long-range production plan or strategy which achieves its mission and to which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• See that an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, is in place.
• Provide leadership in developing programs, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and carry out plans and policies authorized by Board, including sales and business development activities.
• Direct and manage all activities related to manufacturing so that quality products are manufactured on time and at, or below, budgeted costs while adhering to all appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for meeting production requirements, yields and cost standards.
• Ensure that processes, equipment and the facility meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the QA Manager to implement and continuously evaluate quality policies and procedures for the entire organization.
• Develop departmental goals and strategies to maximize efficiencies, improve processes and create a productive team within the organization.
• Direct, monitor and evaluate the performance of all manufacturing managers and supervisors.
• Ensure that organization structure, resources, facilities and capital equipment are available to meet long-term production forecasts.
• See that the Board of Directors is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all important factors influencing it.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the medical device field.
• Work together with the Operations Manager and department heads in implementing and enforcing Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional business image and high level of confidentiality in all matters.

About the Company...

My client is a privately held company founded in 1984 and was among the first to specialize in the design and manufacture of custom diagnostic and therapeutic accessories for the Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Endoscopy markets. Throughout the years, they have cultivated a reputation of being the ideal go-to source for the development of precision accessories that target specific requirements for hospitals, medical universities, ambulatory centers and veterinary facilities.

Their in-stock inventory of standard Endoscopic Accessories includes, but is not limited to, softer plastic pancreatic and biliary stents, foreign body retrieval devices, balloon dilators, catheters, needles, brushes and specialty items.