BioTalent are partnered with a well known Life Science brand to seek a dynamic Senior Manager to lead Assembly Operations. An area where precision, labor intensity, and electromechanical expertise converge to meet global customer demand.

In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee a team of approximately 100 employees across multiple shifts, driving performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. You’ll be instrumental in shaping a culture of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and technical capability development.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion a safe, high-awareness work environment with a goal of zero injuries.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve first-pass yield and installation success.
• Drive lean transformation initiatives to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
• Ensure production plans are met through disciplined daily management and resource alignment.
• Collaborate with NPI teams to ensure smooth product transitions into production.
• Develop and execute cost improvement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build technical capability and flexibility across the workforce through structured training.
• Lead root cause problem-solving and kaizen events to drive sustainable improvements.
• Manage departmental goals, talent development, and succession planning.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; strong CI and safety focus.
• PMP certification and SAP proficiency are a plus.
• Deep understanding of operational KPIs and financial metrics.
• Familiarity with cGMP, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 standards.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is committed to delivering superior value to customers and teams alike.

Please get in touch at greg.hammond@biotalent.com for more information.