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In this role, you will lead end-to-end intralogistics and kit room operations, ensuring best-in-class performance in warehousing, inventory management, kitting, transportation, and surgical case delivery. You will oversee internal teams, drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, and support continuous-improvement initiatives in efficiency, cost, service quality, and sustainability.
Oversee daily intralogistics, warehousing, inventory control, kitting, and outbound transportation operations.
Manage performance, compliance, and service levels of internal teams.
Ensure accurate preparation, dispatch, return, and reconciliation of surgical kits, implants, and instrument sets.
Safeguard adherence to internal quality procedures, healthcare regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Lead the development, training, and performance of the Intralogistics & Kit Room team.
Drive continuous-improvement projects focused on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, service quality, and sustainability.
Collaborate with commercial field teams and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable support for surgery schedules.
Monitor operational KPIs, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain high service levels.
Required:
Advanced English and fluent Spanish.
Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Production, Logistics) or Business/Commercial Engineering.
More than 5 years in logistics, supply chain, or production operations, including at least 2 years leading teams.
Experience managing high-criticality operational processes (surgical kit rotation, sterile workflows, traceability).
Knowledge of inventory control, FEFO/FIFO methods, SLA management, and MDI/Lean practices.
Experience with audit processes, compliance requirements, standardization, and SOX controls.
Proven leadership in operational team management, talent development, and shift coordination.
Proficiency with Excel (intermediate/advanced), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
Preferred:
Portuguese language skills.
Experience working with JD Edwards (JDE).
Experience in medical devices, hospital operations, or surgical logistics.
Training or experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt).
Ability to work with data-analysis tools (Power BI or similar).
Experience leading automation, layout-optimization, or Kaizen projects.