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Rapid Micro Biosystems

Aug 6

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Lowell

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent required; MBA is a plus.
  • Extensive experience with lean methodologies and demonstrated success in lean implementations; lean certification a plus.
  • 10–15 years of progressive leadership in operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management or director role.
  • Exceptional collaboration and execution skills.
  • Experience in life sciences or med tech is highly desirable.
  • Strong fiscal acumen and a track record of financial management.
  • Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with executives to shape and implement long-term and short-term strategic planning, policies, and objectives.
  • Develop and execute a robust manufacturing plan, ensuring adherence to customer and company quality standards.
  • Formulate and advocate for manufacturing policies that enhance the company's competitive edge and profitability.
  • Lead and drive capital improvement projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
  • Oversee the management team to achieve the manufacturing plan's goals, ensuring compliance with safety and manufacturing procedures.
  • Act as the site safety champion, promoting and ensuring a culture of safety across all operations.
  • Serve as a key liaison between department leaders and the executive team to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  • Strategically manage talent: recruit, train, develop, and evaluate staff. Take timely corrective action and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, in consultation with the Human Resources Department.
  • Spearhead initiatives to boost productivity, minimize costs, and reduce scrap. Monitor and act upon scrap and rework data.
  • Direct the implementation and maintenance of production standards.
  • Manage essential manufacturing programs, including training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, and security.
  • Lead significant projects such as plant layout changes, capital equipment installations, and major repairs.
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts with a proven track record of enhancing operational performance and financial outcomes.
  • Conduct thorough capacity analysis and planning to optimize resource utilization and meet production demands.
  • Be the driving force behind lean implementation, ensuring lean principles are effectively integrated and sustained.
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Director of Operations at Rapid Micro Biosystems?

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and engineering operations, ensuring optimal utilization of materials, labor, and equipment while aligning strategies with company goals and driving operational excellence.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A BS in Engineering or equivalent is required, and an MBA is a plus. Additionally, extensive experience with lean methodologies and a minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership in operations, including 5 years in a senior management or director role, are necessary.

Is experience in the life sciences or med tech industry important for this role?

Yes, experience in life sciences or med tech is highly desirable for the Director of Operations position.

What is the focus of the Director of Operations concerning safety?

The Director of Operations acts as the site safety champion, promoting and ensuring a culture of safety across all operations.

What kind of projects will the Director of Operations be leading?

The Director will lead significant projects such as plant layout changes, capital equipment installations, and major repairs, as well as capital improvement projects.

What are the expectations regarding team management for this role?

The Director of Operations is expected to strategically manage talent, including recruiting, training, developing, and evaluating staff while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Does Rapid Micro Biosystems offer opportunities for advancement?

Yes, advancement at RMB provides opportunities for personal growth and the development of passions in an inclusive environment.

What is the company’s commitment to equality in employment?

Rapid Micro Biosystems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.

What are the key performance goals for this position?

The Director of Operations is responsible for ensuring adherence to customer and company quality standards, enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving overall fiscal performance.

What tools or methodologies should the Director of Operations be familiar with?

The Director of Operations should have extensive knowledge of lean methodologies and a proven track record of successfully implementing these principles to enhance operational performance.

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Rapid Micro Biosystems

Rapid Micro Biosystems is the leader in automated microbial contamination detection for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
51-200
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Rapid Micro Biosystems is an innovative life sciences technology company providing mission-critical automation solutions to facilitate the efficient manufacturing and fast, safe release of healthcare products such as biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and sterile injectables. We are the trusted partner in quality control microbiology automation, enabling our customers to improve and save lives. This vision has been realized with the development of the Growth Direct® System. Our Growth Direct® platform automates and modernizes the antiquated, manual quality control microbiology testing workflows used in the largest and most complex pharmaceutical manufacturing operations across the globe. The Growth Direct® platform brings the quality control lab to the manufacturing floor, unlocking the power of in-line/at-the-line QC automation to deliver faster results, greater accuracy, increased operational efficiency, better compliance with data integrity regulations, and quicker decision making that customers rely on to ensure safe and consistent supply of important healthcare products. Our company values guide us in our vision: Customer Driven – We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services Respect – We welcome and embrace our differences to create a trusting environment Grit – We are determined to turn challenges into successes. One RMB – We operate as one team, committed to our shared purpose. The company is headquartered and has U.S. manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts, and global locations in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.