Manager, Operations

Make a Meaningful Impact

Ready to join a team where your work makes a daily difference in healthcare?

Epredia is a global leader in precision cancer diagnostics solutions. In fact, every second, our products are used 48 times in labs and medical facilities around the world.

We are a proud member of PHC Group, a global collection of companies committed to delivering precision technology for the future of healthcare, from specialized medical equipment to health IT systems to research tools.

Title: Manager, Operations

Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $105,000-$120,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

The Opportunity

As the Operations Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence by leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and accountability, and delivering outstanding business results. This hands-on leadership position combines strategic thinking with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor, empowering leaders, championing continuous improvement, optimizing resources, and collaborating across functions to enhance productivity, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational performance. If you are passionate about developing people, solving complex challenges, and creating a culture where teams thrive, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity objectives.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business goals and customer demand.
• Translate company objectives into measurable departmental goals and monitor progress through key performance indicators.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance to improve operational performance.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase manufacturing capacity.
• Review production metrics daily and identify trends requiring corrective or preventive action.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, safety, and quality system requirements
• Manage labor utilization, overtime, staffing, and operational budgets.
• Monitor manufacturing costs and identify opportunities to improve productivity while maintaining quality and customer service.

To Succeed in This Role, You'll Need

• A depth of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production teams
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Operations Management
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• P&L experience managing production metrics, labor planning, budgets, and operational performance
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience
• Experience with value stream management and operational planning

Additional Experience We'd Love to See

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA, and GMP requirements.

What We Value @ Epredia

At Epredia, our mission is personal, and our culture is defined by our passion and care for our employees and our customers. We value a collaborative environment with a winning mentality that delivers operational excellence and best-in-class support to our customers on the frontline.

Benefits @ Epredia

Epredia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation time, and other benefits. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and career goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

Building an Inclusive Culture

We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state, or local law.