Director of Fabrication

Role Overview

• Direct activities for a prosthetic fabrication facility including device manufacturing, materials management and all facilities related responsibilities for the operations.
• Coordinate the timely and cost effective delivery of fabricated devices.
• Ensure adherence to all safety and administrative policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate available resources to achieve quality, production and financial objectives.
• Organize daily work flow to produce highest productivity possible within the department while maintaining product quality.
• Responsible for scheduling and expediting all work through the department.
• Order all necessary materials and components required to meet daily production schedule.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop department personnel.
• Facilitate communication between practitioners and technicians on technical issues to enhance quality control.
• Build good communications between the Central Fabrication department and its customers, branches, Central Purchasing and all departments within Hanger.
• Provide all pricing for work performed.
• Ensure a safe working environment and promote “safety awareness” among employees.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other governmental rules and regulations.
• Create and distribute all department reports and summaries.
• Assist the Central Fabrication Director or Manager with all personnel issues.
• Ensure adherence to all administrative and financial policies and procedures; develop company spirit and teamwork within the department.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration, Production Operations, O&P or equivalent
• Five years of production operations experience
• Five years of production management experience
• Five years orthotics/prosthetics fabrication production experience preferred
• American Board Certified (ABC) registered technician preferred in Orthotics and or Prosthetics
• Proven problem solving skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proven supervisory or leadership skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects as well as ongoing production work
• Proven track record of production
• Proven track record of quality assurance
• Computer skills must include word processing, spreadsheet, and data entry experience.
• Ability to create, develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Willing to travel

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Packages
• 8 Paid National Holidays & 4 additional Floating Holidays
• PTO that includes Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Savings and Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave for New Parents
• Flexible Work Schedules and Part-time Opportunities
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Mentorship Programs
• Mentor and Mentee
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance by Location
• Relocation Assistance
• Regional & National traveling CPO/CO/CP opportunities
• Volunteering for Local and National events such as Hanger’s BAKA Bootcamp and EmpowerFest