Business Unit: Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA

Location:
Duderstadt, NI, DE, 37115

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Contract Type: regular
Scope of employment: full-time
Contact Person: Lea Urbanczyk
Contact Information: lea.urbanczyk@ottobock.de
Job ID: 8332
Summary Statement

For our company site in Duderstadt near Göttingen, we are looking for a Head of Patient Care Operations (d/f/m). In this role you will define and implement the central manufacturing strategy. You will establish a global manufacturing presence, use the production resources in the patient care network efficiently and effectively and ensure the leadership role of ottobock.care in manufacturing technology.

Duties & Responsibilities

You will capture the status quo of global patient care production (available production resources, tools, processes, etc.)
You will identify, among other things, best-in-class processes, tools and cost advantages per manufacturing step/product type
You will distinguish processes, products and solutions to be moved to a centralized manufacturing facility
You will develop a centralized manufacturing strategy or footprint (short/medium/long term)
You will build and extend an integrated production and process chain - including the required systems/tools such as ordering and communication platform
You will transfer the local and heterogeneous manufacturing processes into an integrated central manufacturing process chain
You will have the technical leadership of the local units in all topics related to production processes and tools (harmonization/standardization of the remaining local processes and tools to a global standard according to the cfab strategy)
You will work with international development project teams to ensure a seamless production launch of new products
Qualifications

You have completed your specialist studies with a Master's degree
You have at least 8 years of experience in managing a medical device manufacturing facility
You have already gained extensive experience in setting up and operating a centralized production structure
You have in-depth knowledge of production processes and tools for batch size 1 products
Your mindset is strategic and far-sighted and you have persuasive and assertive skills
You are numerate and have an affinity for key figures
Your German and English skills are excellent
Benefits

Attractive salary package
30 days of vacation
Flexibility: flexitime models and mobile working
Pension benefits: company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits
Health and well-being: EGYM Wellpass, company sports (e.g., yoga, volleyball, tennis), external counseling for private and professional matters
Mobility: Carpooling, access to the company vehicle pool for business trips, bicycle leasing (JobRad & Bikeleasing)
Discounts & benefits: Corporate benefits and offers from local partners
Training & development: Individual onboarding at the Ottobock Welcome Days & training opportunities at the Ottobock Academy
Diversity at Ottobock

We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.

Your future at Ottobock

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.

Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.

Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!

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