Operations Manager

Why Us?

Fillauer is a global leader in orthotic and prosthetic innovation that empowers clinicians and patients to achieve their best functional outcomes. With manufacturing and R&D locations in Tennessee, Utah, and Sweden, Fillauer supports a strong upper limb product line, a robust offering of prosthetic feet, a variety of orthotic devices, and a collection of tools, equipment, components, and materials. Founded over a century ago, Fillauer is dedicated to helping individuals with limb loss and limited mobility return to daily activities and achieve new heights.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our prosthetic manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, TN. This role is critical in ensuring smooth production across our machine shop – where raw materials are transformed into precision components through CNC machining, milling, turning, finishing, and hook fabrication – and our assembly department, which produces high-quality prosthetic devices, components, recreational therapy devices, and specialized equipment such as ovens and Trautman machines.

This role spans production, quality, and technical operations, with clear accountability for environment, health, safety, on‑time delivery, cost of goods sold, and margin. The Operations Manager will identify and manage constraints, implement effective performance measures, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Ability to align operations with organizational goals through clear communication, accountability, and innovation will be key to driving success.

• Direct daily operations of assembly and machine shop (CNC, milling, turning, finishing) departments.
• Supervise and mentor production managers, supervisors, machinists, and assembly technicians.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate employee performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate machining and assembly workflows to meet production deadlines.
• Production management ensuring optimal utilization of equipment, materials, and labor resources.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for machinery and tools.
• Enforce quality control measures to meet medical device manufacturing standards (ISO 13485, FDA compliance).
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance product consistency.
• Introduce lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where applicable.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure smooth production flow.
• Manage budget (labor, materials, overhead); track cost of goods sold, absorption, and variance; deliver to margin and cash‑flow targets; present KPI dashboards to executive leadership.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, including expertise in Budget and P&L management, to drive informed decisions that enhance operational performance.
• Develop a deep understanding of all processes and part families to build a strong foundation for effective leadership.
• Lead the development and implementation of manufacturing best practices, standard operating procedures, and process improvements.
• Drive escalation and resolution of critical operational and project issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health, and safety programs across machine shop and assembly areas; verify proper lockout/tagout procedures, PPE usage, and OSHA‑aligned practices; oversee and confirm preventative maintenance activities are carried out as scheduled.

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related discipline, OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 5+ years of operations management experience in precision machining and/or medical device manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, metal fabrication, and assembly processes.
• Proven leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools.
• Detail‑orientated with a commitment to…