Operations & Manufacturing Manager

Rapid Medical is a fast-growing medical device company focused on developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative devices for endovascular interventional procedures.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operation and Manufacturing Manager to lead our manufacturing, supply chain, and operational activities. This role is critical to ensuring efficient, high-quality, and scalable production that supports the company’s fast growth and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, hands-on manufacturing experience, supply chain management capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. The position requires close collaboration with R&D, QA, logistics, and external vendors to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations.

LOCATION: Yokneam, Israel.

SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage all manufacturing activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee daily operations, including production, inventory, warehouse, purchasing, and end-to-end supply chain management.
• Drive improvements in operational systems, processes, and policies to support Rapid Medical's mission to become a profitable neurovascular company.
• Manage subcontractors and external suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of components and services.
• Analyze performance metrics, financial reports, and operations data to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Participate in long- and short-term operational planning to align manufacturing and supply chain capabilities with company goals.
• Build, manage, and mentor the manufacturing team, including recruiting, training, and performance management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; graduates of leading academic institutions – preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations management role, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Hands-on experience with production planning, inventory control, and subcontractor management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• High level of English – both written and spoken.
• Experience with quality systems (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) – an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems (Priority – an advantage).