General Manager

Company Description

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

Job Summary

The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of their assigned manufacturing facilities and has full responsibility for one or more production plants' cost centers and production performance. The General Manager plans, guides, and directs the plant operations and team to achieve plant objectives in safety, quality, production output, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Culture & People Development

• Set the tone for a positive and inclusive workplace culture, exemplifying the company's core values.
• Lead employee management initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment across site(s).
• Champion employee safety and wellness, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented across all facilities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop and execute talent acquisition, training, and employee development strategies that motivate and enhance team capabilities.
• Drive collaboration and sharing of processes and best practices across all sites throughout the company network.

Cost Center Management

• Oversee effective management of cost centers for assigned facilities, ensuring alignment with broader organizational financial goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Plant Controller to monitor and analyze costs, driving efficiency improvements across all plants.
• Develop Annual Budget and track monthly to ensure costs are being actively managed.

Operations Management

• Direct all aspects of site operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, process engineering, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service, with a focus on cross-site collaboration and integration.
• Utilize key metrics to manage operations, ensuring effective communication and reporting across specialized functions and sister locations.

Operational Excellence

• Lead and promote a culture of operational excellence, driving continuous improvement initiatives across sites.
• Oversee Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP), implementing formal programs to enhance cost, lead time, quality, and safety metrics across multiple locations.
• Develop Centers of Excellence that cultivate technology, teams, and operational performance to support best practices and innovation within core technologies.

Facilities Management

• Oversee all aspects of assigned facilities, including lease contracts, equipment needs, capacity management, and maintenance, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategies.

Revenue Growth Support

• Collaborate with the sales team and President to develop and implement sales strategies aimed at revenue growth, leveraging insights and capabilities from across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business. Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years of senior leadership experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing projects, particularly in transferring new processes into manufacturing facilities, with a focus on cross-site collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills that align with Biomerics' values, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to read, write, and speak both languages proficiently.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive decision-making in a matrix environment through complex data analysis.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, with strong leadership and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven delegation and team motivation skills, enhancing performance across diverse teams.
• Ability to translate company vision and goals into achievable tasks at the site level while gaining buy-in from those you lead to accomplish those goals.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820 Quality Standards
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S Implementation
• Proficiency in MS Suite / Vision System, ERP, MS Project, etc