Operations Manager

Position

• Ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient execution of daily production activities
• Deliver consistent output aligned with customer priorities and planning requirements
• Safeguard uptime and availability of production capacity (equipment, workforce, training)
• Drive planning adherence and resource optimization across production
• Ensure effective management of production equipment, including maintenance, calibration, technical performance and compliance with data integrity and audit trail requirements, through a structured and reliable technical organization
• Act as a strong role model for GMP standards and patient safety awareness
• Take ownership for decision-making in production with patient safety as the first priority
• Support audits by clearly explaining and defending operational processes and practices
• Lead the transformation of production processes towards a more structured and scalable model
• Implement performance management systems, KPIs and control mechanisms to ensure operational stability
• Monitor operational performance, identify trends and proactively drive corrective and preventive actions
• Identify structural inefficiencies and drive cross-functional improvements
• Reduce variability and increase predictability in a demand-driven service-based environment
• Actively drive and support the implementation, onboarding and scaling of new products and processes within operations, taking ownership to ensure successful adoption.
• Facilitate alignment and drive decisions across departments
• Lead complex improvement initiatives requiring multi-department collaboration
• Ensure that changes are effectively implemented and sustained
• Build a high-performing production organization capable of managing day-to-day operations autonomously
• Coach and develop team members to increase ownership, competence, and accountability
• Create clarity, focus, and structure in a complex and dynamic environment
• Promote a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement
• You can count on the extensive know-how and leadership of the Site Manager to whom you will report.

 Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent through experience
• Proven experience in a production leadership role within a highly regulated and quality driven environment
• Experience in GMP & in a service-oriented manufacturing environment is a strong plus
• Demonstrated experience in leading operational improvements and transformation initiatives
• Strong analytical and process-oriented mindset
• Ability to translate complexity into structure and actionable improvements
• Confident in engaging with QA/QP stakeholders on content and decision-making level
• Strong communication and influencing skills across departments
• Balanced leadership style: decisive and performance-driven, yet able to engage and align people
• Proven ability to lead change in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

 Offer

• Sharp offers a dynamic work environment where all employees can make the most of their skills.
• You will join a growing future proof organization and take up a versatile and challenging position that contributes to the quality of life of patients worldwide.
• You can count on a suitable salary that is supplemented with numerous benefits, such as a bonus plan, group and hospitalization insurance, net allowances, company car and other benefits.

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