Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Tel-Aviv


This role sits at the heart of operations for a fast-growing global provider of life-saving emergency medical products. With a strong presence across tactical, civilian, and pre-hospital markets, the company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Israel and seeking a senior leader to drive performance, compliance, and cross-functional alignment. This critical role will directly manage Manufacturing and Supply Chain, while overseeing Engineering, Finance, IT, and Quality & Regulatory in close collaboration with local and global functional leaders.


Essential Job Functions:

Site and Country Leadership

  • Lead Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
  • Drive operational excellence via continuous improvement, Lean methodologies, and performance management.
  • Contribute to business strategy for Production, Distribution, and Supply Chain to meet short- and long-term objectives.
  • Supervise Engineering, Finance, IT, and Quality & Regulatory functions in coordination with local functional leaders.
  • Align site functions with global strategies while adapting to local regulatory needs.
  • Serve as escalation point and coordinator across all site functions.
  • Represent the Israeli site in global business and strategy forums.
  • Oversee resource planning, workforce development, and succession planning.
  • Monitor and report KPIs across all site operations.
  • Manage financial performance, including budgets, COGS, variances, and project expenses.
  • Ensure regulatory, legal, and environmental compliance.
  • Partner with Quality & Regulatory Affairs for audit readiness and compliance.
  • Build strong internal relationships with executive leadership, operations, R&D, and commercial teams.
  • Represent the site with external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, regulators, government).
  • Facilitate strong communication between Israeli sites and global locations.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and development plans.
  • Evaluate project/resource needs for successful implementation.

Production / Distribution / Supply Chain

  • Oversee manufacturing processes and ensure production schedules meet quality, cost, and timing goals.
  • Monitor data and reports to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost.
  • Collaborate with global leaders on warehousing and distribution to meet margin targets.
  • Ensure continuous improvements in Manufacturing and Warehouse operations.
  • Support quality function improvements for inspections, supplier quality, and compliance.
  • Work with global supply chain on procurement strategies for cost-effective, high-quality inputs.

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations; 5+ years in senior leadership.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices, pharma, life sciences).
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality systems.
  • Strong business acumen, leadership presence, and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English and Hebrew.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Skilled in scheduling, technical specifications, and safety compliance.
  • Excels in transformational and scaling environments.
  • Able to engage across all organizational levels and work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.