StarFish Medical Hiring for Senior Manufacturing Program Manager at Toronto, ON Full Time

The Manufacturing team at StarFish Medical is poised for significant growth, and we have an exciting new opportunity for a Manufacturing Program Manager in Toronto, ON, or Victoria, BC, to oversee the successful commercialization and ongoing post transfer support of our client’s medical device products. If you excel at building and fostering relationships in a vibrant, diverse environment and relish a collaborative approach to success, then you may be the Manufacturing Program Manager we are seeking!

At StarFish, our experienced and capable teams support the success of our client’s groundbreaking medical devices that improve health and save lives. The Manufacturing Program Manager will manage client relationships and own the product’s performance, costs, and timelines to deliver the complete product experience while ensuring client satisfaction. Do you thrive at motivating cross-functional teams to co-create and meet their common goals? Do you bring experience navigating projects in a regulated environment? If you have answered “yes”, we encourage you to keep reading.

StarFish Medical will offer you:
Satisfaction of helping others through medical device technology

An organization with strong core values

A team oriented/collaborative environment

An award winning company culture and engaged team

Profit sharing

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Monthly All-hands meetings

Active social committee with events that happen both during the workday and outside of work hours. Some events cater to the individual and others to their family or Covid-bubble

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Program Manager include:

Lead and mentor diverse, cross functional teams to develop timely and successful product launches through the commercialization process towards high volume production.

Develop Strategic Plans for new and established clients that focus on Client Value, with an aim to expand revenues through NPI and Manufacturing service offerings.

Collaborate with Production and Planning Manager on planning, implementation, and review of multiple products on the manufacturing line.

Establish a deep understanding of client’s strategic direction and work to align and support all activities required for our client’s success.

Oversee cost reduction strategies and process development aligned with clients’ needs.

Work closely with clients, team members, and vendors to ensure that schedules are met, and budgets are controlled.

Own the Cost Model Strategy for projects and liaise with the related Development Project Manager communications with clients

Champion department goals and initiatives by taking strategic actions to embed these goals in all working areas in the department

Interface with Development Project Managers team to ensure awareness of NPI and Manufacturing resources in early project stage

Develop and implement tools and targets for client key performance indicators (KPI’s), including reviews and future actions to shepherd the product through its full lifecycle and client strategic plans

Oversee the work of team members to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, company procedures, product requirements, and specifications.

Adhere to and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), this will include developing and maintaining documentation

Our ideal candidate brings:
7-10 years of experience in Product Management or Project Engineering roles with product responsibility, client relationship, and ownership.

Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field.

Previous experience as a Project Manager in a consulting environment, and experience in a regulated industry, whether medical or not, would be advantageous.

Experience working in an ISO environment and knowledge of Quality Management Systems.

Strong planning, relationship building, and negotiation skills, required to create win/win situations for our clients and our company.

Proven Innovative problem-solving skills and adaptability

Strong leadership and visionary skills

Demonstrated ability to balance numerous competing priorities.

Excellent communications skills, both verbal & written

Basic computer skills (Microsoft), experience with SharePoint and MRP software

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please apply through the StarFish Medical Portal. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm PST on Friday, May 27, 2022.