Operations Specialist

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

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This role is open to US based candidates

Paragonix Technologies, a Getinge company, markets organ transportation devices that safeguard organs during the journey between donor and recipient patients. Our devices incorporate clinically proven and medically trusted hypothermic preservation techniques in a novel suspension system to provide unprecedented physical and thermal protection. Our product portfolio spans cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal preservation devices to improve donor organ quality and extend donor organ transport time. Paragonix also markets transplant services and organ screening to the transplant community. As part of Getinge, a global medical technology company, Paragonix contributes to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.

Job Overview

As an Operations Specialist, you will assume a pivotal role within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Team, tasked with supporting production scheduling across multiple Contract Manufacturing Organizations, fostering robust communication channels with essential vendors and manufacturing partners, and managing logistics related to product release. This role demands a strategic mindset, meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated history of adeptly managing supply chains to bolster manufacturing and production efforts.

Primary responsibilities/authority will include:

• Production Planning and Scheduling:
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales Operations, and Commercial Teams to develop accurate production plans and schedules based on demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and inventory targets.
  • Coordinate with material planners to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components, minimizing production disruptions and inventory holding costs.
• Vendor Management:
  • Support vendor selection and evaluation to establish and maintain productive relationships with suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, and cost targets.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering and quality assurance teams, to facilitate supplier qualification and approval processes.
  • Establish clear communication channels and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Inventory Optimization:
  • Analyze historical demand patterns and forecast accuracy to establish optimal inventory levels and safety stock buffers for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
  • Implement inventory control policies and procedures, such as ABC analysis and cycle counting, to optimize inventory turnover rates and minimize carrying costs.
• Budget Management:
  • Support development of annual supply chain budgets in alignment with business objectives, incorporating input from cross-functional stakeholders and financial forecasts.
  • Monitor actual spending against budgeted targets, analyzing variances and identifying opportunities for cost savings or expenditure reallocation.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify and assess potential supply chain risks, including geopolitical instability, natural disasters, supplier financial instability, and regulatory compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop business continuity plans and crisis management protocols, ensuring readiness to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in production operations, supply chain management, or procurement within manufacturing or related industries.
• Demonstrated track record of success in managing complex operations, driving cost reductions, and improving operational efficiency.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in supply chain management principles, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to optimize supply chain performance.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive initiatives to completion on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed, to visit suppliers, attend industry conferences, or support global supply chain activities.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly in sectors such as medical device, consumer goods, or electronics, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, customs compliance, and import/export procedures is a plus.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or other process improvement frameworks.

US BASED SALARY - The minimum base salary for this position is $80,000 and the maximum salary is $100,000 plus 5% bonus.

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.