Ottobock

Head of Patient Care Operations – m/f/d

Ottobock

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Duderstadt • Germany

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • You capture the current state of global patient care production (available production resources, tools, processes, etc.)
  • You identify, among other things, best-in-class processes, tools and cost advantages per manufacturing step/product type
  • You identify processes, products and solutions that should be transferred to a central manufacturing facility
  • You develop a central manufacturing strategy and footprint (short-, medium- and long-term)
  • You build out an integrated production and process chain — including the required systems/tools such as ordering and communication platforms
  • You consolidate local and heterogeneous manufacturing processes into an integrated central manufacturing process chain
  • You hold technical leadership of local units on all topics related to production processes and tools (harmonization/standardization of remaining local processes and tools to a global standard in accordance with the cfab strategy)

Requirements

  • You hold a relevant Master's degree
  • You have at least 8 years of experience leading a medical device manufacturing facility
  • You have extensive experience in establishing and operating a centralized production structure
  • You possess deep knowledge of production processes and tools for lot-size-one (single-unit) manufacturing
  • You are strategic and forward-looking and possess the ability to influence and drive results
  • You are comfortable with numbers and KPIs
  • You have very good German and English skills (written and spoken)
Benefits
  • Attractive compensation package
  • 30 days annual leave
  • Flexibility: flexible working hours and mobile/remote work options
  • Retirement & savings benefits: company pension scheme and employer-supported savings plans
  • Health & wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass, corporate sports (e.g., yoga, volleyball, tennis), and external counseling for personal and professional matters
  • Mobility: ride-sharing platform, access to the company vehicle pool for business travel, bicycle leasing (JobRad & Bikeleasing)
  • Discounts & perks: Corporate Benefits and offers from local partners
  • Onboarding & development: individual onboarding during the Ottobock Welcome Days and training opportunities at the Ottobock Academy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
production processescentralized production structurelot-size-one manufacturingmanufacturing strategyprocess harmonizationprocess standardizationcost analysisKPI analysistechnical leadership
Soft Skills
strategic thinkinginfluencingdriving resultscommunicationleadership
Certifications
Master's degree