Manager, Operations Maintenance

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Career-defining. Life-changing. At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career About This Role: At iRhythm, we are dedicated, self-motivated, and driven to do the right thing for our patients, clinicians, and coworkers. Our leadership is focused and committed to iRhythm's employees and the mission of the company. We are better together, embrace change and help one another. We are Thinking Bigger and Moving Faster. iRhythm's Values Values are the foundational principles that guide our decisions and actions. They reflect what's most important, above all else, in how we go about delivering working with one another, delivering our strategy and achieving our vision. iRhythm embraces the following Values: Lead with Integrity - Build Trust, Act with Transparency, Be Accountable Solve for the Patient - Put Patients First, Delivery High Quality Results, Consider Customer Needs Think Big, Go Fast - Learn from Failure, Take Intelligent Risks, Be Open to New Ideas Collaborate to Win - Works as One Team, Development Relationships Proactively, Think Holistically and Strategically Strive for Better - Embrace Change, Pursue Opportunities for Growth, Seek Diverse Perspectives About this Role The primary role of the Operations Maintenance Manager is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the equipment maintenance program at iRhythm facilities. This role will manage a team of Manufacturing Technicians, oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs (i.e. Facilities/Manufacturing), improve equipment PM scheduling, response to line-down situations, spare parts availability, and manage staff performance. Job Responsibilities Include Operational Leadership Lead the maintenance team ensuring all critical manufacturing and facility equipment operates at peak reliability and compliance standards. Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) programs, ensuring scheduling effectiveness, timely execution, and minimal production disruption. Manage technical resources - including personnel, equipment, and tools - to meet organizational goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Prioritize maintenance response to line-down situations and drive rapid, root-cause-based recovery actions. Ensure all operations adhere to FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device and environmental regulations. Responsible for developing and/or revising SOP's/DOP's and owning quality improvement initiatives (i.e. CAPA, NC, Audit Findings etc.). Equipment Reliability & Planning Maintain and continuously improve equipment uptime by developing robust PM and calibration programs. Monitor and analyze maintenance KPIs to identify trends, predict potential failures, and implement corrective actions proactively. Collaborate with Supply Chain and Engineering teams to maintain optimal critical spare parts inventory and manage vendor relationships effectively. Lead failure mode analysis and corrective/preventive maintenance activities to enhance asset reliability and lifespan. Manage department budgets in alignment with Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and continuous improvement initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, and Engineering teams to ensure maintenance priorities align with operational objectives. Provide technical guidance and support during new equipment installations, validations, and process changes. Collaborate with QA, EHS, and Regulatory teams to maintain documentation accuracy and readiness for internal or external audits. Communicate equipment and facility status updates regularly to internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across functions. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to reduce PM costs, improve response time, and enhance maintenance efficiency using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Develop and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen maintenance consistency and compliance. Apply data-driven decision-making to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime. Champion initiatives to automate monitoring, streamline work order management, and modernize maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS tools). People Leadership & Development Supervise and mentor a team of Manufacturing Technicians and maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth. Ensure all staff receive proper training and are equipped to perform maintenance duties safely and effectively