Director of Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION Director of Operations About Nissha Medical Technologies

Nissha Medical Technologies (NMT) is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) where people, purpose, and technology come together to advance healthcare. Headquartered in the United States, NMT is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly traded Japanese company based in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915).

Across our global organization, our teams collaborate to design and manufacture innovative medical devices and solutions that make a real difference in patients' lives. We partner closely with our customers to solve complex challenges, move ideas forward, and support products from concept through commercialization. Our work spans patient monitoring, surgical and interventional solutions, precision components, and emerging technologies, all grounded in a strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Nissha Medical Technologies, we believe our success is driven by our people. We foster an environment where curiosity is encouraged, teamwork is valued, and individuals are empowered to grow their skills and careers. If you're motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare, you'll find a place to belong at NMT.

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead, direct, and support the daily operations of Nissha Medical Technologies Colorado Springs location, ensuring customer satisfaction and on‑time production. The position is responsible for managing effectiveness and profitability. This position is challenged with maintaining the vision and goals for the organization. The successful candidate will work with a high degree of autonomy, provide a high level of customer service, and teach and mentor less experienced team members with a focus on growing their ability and knowledge.

• Follow all employee guidelines and Quality Systems Regulations (QSR's) as defined by Nissha Medical Technologies practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure that customer requirements and FDA (or equivalent) regulations are met.
• Demonstrate knowledge and act in accordance with NMT's Employee Guidelines and applicable quality standards as outlined in NMT's Quality Manual.
• Provide motivational and organizational guidance and support to assigned areas by leading meetings, providing updates, scheduling work‑related activities, and organizing daily operations to make the defined staff knowledgeable in their field and efficient in their job tasks.
• Oversee manufacturing activities of multiple product lines operating on multiple shifts.
• Develop and implement short‑and long‑term strategic plans to ensure manufacturing systems are in place to meet business objectives.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production and other departments as needed to ensure effective new product transitions into production.
• Work with Supply Chain management to develop effective production planning and inventory systems; ensure accurate tracking and accounting of materials.
• Work with Continuous Improvement and Engineering functions to develop effective manufacturing processes capable of meeting quality, cost and supply chain objectives.
• Anticipate and resolves highest level issues and conflicts that could impact operations success.
• Provide direct day‑to‑day management to our team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians.
• Provide indirect management to Production/Manufacturing, Maintenance and Facilities, and Logistics (Shipping, Receiving, Packaging and Warehouse) areas.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provide ongoing performance feedback.
• Set…