Manufacturing General Manager - Cork, Ireland The General Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations our Cork facility which focus on the manufacture of Orthopedic implants. Operations include Inspection, Finishing, Shotpeening, Plastics Machining and CNC Machining. The operating functions include safety, production, quality, engineering, supply chain and customer service. The general manager has full P&L accountability and drives continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operational excellence, customer satisfaction and profitability.  This position will be located in Cork, Ireland. **Principle Responsibilities** + Develop and execute the strategic vision and direction for the campus, aligned with the company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives + Drive a Lean Business System culture and effective management of the daily manufacturing operations of the campus, ensuring optimal safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory as well as compliance with all regulatory requirements + Oversee the financial performance of the campus, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue planning and execution, cost control, profitability and cash flow analysis and improvement + Ensure key manufacturing metrics and key performance indicator systems are consistently tracking the appropriate measures and provoking appropriate responsive behavior. + Oversee and effectively drive New Product Introduction (NPI) execution to drive results on time, on quality and on cost + Build, Lead, coach, and develop a high-performance team of managers and supervisors across multiple functions and disciplines + Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the campus + Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, regulators, and corporate functions + Identify and pursue new business opportunities and market segments for the campus products and services in collaboration with the commercial team + Manage the capital expenditure planning in alignment with the company technology roadmap needs, capacity and demand, and cashflow + Play an active and significant role in the implementation and advancement of the S&OP process. + Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and values **Qualification Requirements** **Credentials/Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university is required.  An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.   + Five to ten years manufacturing operations leadership experience with full P&L accountability. + Demonstrated track record of significant performance improvement through the successful development of a lean culture and implementation of the lean tools. + Must be able to commute to facility in Cork, Ireland **Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:** + Experience managing in a regulated environment (ex.:  EMA, Automotive, Aerospace, etc.) is an advantage, although not required).   + Previous multi-site responsibility is preferred. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Resourceful, combining strong manufacturing and technical abilities with strong overall management and financial acumen. + Effectively deploy resources appropriately to address key priorities. + Driven by metrics and countermeasures. + Lead and drive results through a high-performance high-expectation Lean Business System. + Select, support and train great people. + Create followership and lead an organization through significant change and improvement. + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization. + Thinks expansively/innovatively and targets breakthrough performance, not simply incremental gain. + Exceptional leadership skill + Lean management/manufacturing techniques + Six Sigma Tools + Strategy Deployment