Director, Operations

The Kestra team has over 400 years of experience in the external and internal cardiac medical device markets.
The company was founded in 2014 by industry leaders inspired by the opportunity to unite modern wearable technologies with proven device therapies.
Kestra’s solutions combine high quality and technical performance with a wearable design that provides the greatest regard for patient comfort and dignity.
Innovating versatile new ways to deliver care, Kestra is helping patients and their care teams harmoniously monitor, manage, and protect life.
This position is accountable for tactical leadership of Kestra's supply chain activity for equipment that supports lifesaving medical devices.
This position plays a critical role in developing and executing strategies.
As a leader they build, maintain, and strengthen key internal and external relationships.
This position will work with outsourced suppliers to ensure inventory levels are maintained and manufacturing constraints are accurate and mitigated.
This position manages a team of Supply Chain, Planning and Distribution professionals.
They work collaboratively and cross functionally with his/her peers.
Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Manage the team to facilitate supply chain, manufacturing, planning, distribution and technical strategies Execute strategies, systems and processes that support accelerated growth and drive desired performance levels, product quality, predictability, reliability, and responsiveness of the supply chain Collaborate with other leaders to optimize global manufacturing operations with outsourcing partners including suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics partners Work with outsourced suppliers to confirm planning processes is being followed, manufacturing constraints are accurate and feasible productions plans are developed Continually identify and mitigate risks, and monitor resource allocations Support and demonstrate Kestra’s Mission & Core Values COMPETENCIES: Passion: Contagious excitement about the company – sense of urgency.
Commitment to continuous improvement Integrity: Commitment, accountability, and dedication to the highest ethical standards Collaboration/Teamwork: Inclusion of Team Member regardless of geography, position, and product or service Action/Results: High energy, decisive planning, timely execution Innovation: Generation of new ideas from original thinking Customer Focus: Exceed customer expectations, quality of products, services, and experience always present of mind Emotional Intelligence: Recognizes, understands, manages one’s own emotions and is able to influence others.
A critical skill for pressure situations QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's degree or directly related experience Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, or healthcare related focus Minimum 10 years direct experience within a regulated, technical, and/or medical device manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience leading high performing teams who meet and exceed goals Demonstrated experience building collaborative cross-functional relationships to execute strategies Outstanding verbal and written communication skills Preferred: Master's degree Experience managing a global supply chain, including logistics, export compliance, and vendor management Experience working in a start-up environment WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor open office environment Minimal noise volume typical to an office environment Extended/overtime hours when needed Kestra manufactures and provides life-saving products regulated by the Federal Food and Drug Administration and under contract with Medicare.
Kestra maintains a drug free workplace and testing is a condition of employment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent repetitive motions that may include wrists, hands and/or fingers, such as keyboard and mouse usage Frequent stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time Frequent computer use Frequent phone and other business machine use Occasional lifting required, typically between 2-15 pounds TRAVEL: Occasional travel, domestic and international, may be required, typically 15-20% OTHER DUTIES: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Kestra offers a very competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, 401K with Match, etc.
Pay equity is an important part of Kestra’s Culture.
Our compensation ranges are guided by national and local salary surveys and take into consideration experience level and internal equity.
Each role is benchmarked based on the job description provided.
If your qualifications and/or experience level are outside of the posted position, we encourage you to apply as we are growing fast and roles that are coming soon may not be posted.
Salary: $179,000-$229,000.
Kestra Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.
Kestra Medical Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Applicants must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.
S.
This role is an in-office position Monday - Thursday, in Kirkland, Washington with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays.