Production Manager

About Kuros Biosciences:

Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss-listed life science company with offices in Schlieren (Switzerland), Atlanta, GA (USA), and Bilthoven (The Netherlands). We specialize in the development and marketing of orthobiologics for spinal fusion surgery. Our bone repair products are manufactured in Bilthoven and sold worldwide. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Production Manager to join our dynamic Bilthoven team, helping us lead the way as the global leader in orthobiologics.

Position Overview:

As a hands-on Production Manager at Kuros, you will oversee production operations in Bilthoven, managing a team to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable processes. Your leadership will foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence across the production floor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the production team, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Operational Management: Develop SOPs, oversee daily production activities, and ensure production targets for quality, output, and delivery are met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations teams in the Netherlands and the US, aligning production with business objectives and supporting new product introductions.
• Maintenance & Quality Compliance: Ensure equipment uptime and compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and internal quality systems. Collaborate with QA/RA to resolve non-conformances.
• Process Improvement: Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and 6S initiatives to improve process efficiency and reduce waste. Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and optimize operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Biology, or a related field. Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience: 3-5+ years of production management experience in regulated industries, preferably MedTech.
• Skills: Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365) and manufacturing protocols (GMP).

Why Kuros Biosciences?

Join an international, innovative company with a diverse and energetic team. At Kuros, you’ll work in a positive and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of life-changing products. We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.