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Director of Manufacturing Patient Care Europe

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Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing for one of Europe’s leading O&P patient care providers?

We are now recruiting a Director of Manufacturing, Patient Care Europe — a strategic leadership role responsible for building and scaling a modern, high‑quality, and efficient manufacturing network across Europe. The position can be based in either Sweden or France. You will play a key role in shaping the future organization, and report directly to the Vice President, Patient Care Europe.

Your role

As Director of Manufacturing, you will drive the development and execution of ForMotion’s European manufacturing strategy. You will build a scalable operating model covering Central Manufacturing, Local Manufacturing and Outsourced Manufacturing, ensuring excellence in quality, efficiency, and delivery across all European markets.

Your Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Operating Model

  • Define and execute the European manufacturing strategy in alignment with business goals and the Patient Care Europe growth agenda
  • Establish a scalable, harmonized operating model across all manufacturing locations

Operational Excellence & Technology Development

  • Drive standardization, process efficiency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites
  • Lead production planning to ensure reliable delivery performance
  • Implement new production technologies, including 3D printing and other future manufacturing methods

People Leadership Across Europe

  • Lead and develop teams across multiple countries and cultural environments
  • Foster capability-building, collaboration, and high-performance behaviors

Quality, Safety & Sustainability

  • Ensure strong focus on quality, HSE, sustainability, and risk management in all production activities
  • Monitor and report on manufacturing performance and KPIs at regional and site level

Cross Functional Collaboration

  • Partner closely with clinical operations, supply chain, sourcing, business operations, and external partners to optimize manufacturing outcomes
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives that strengthen production capabilities and support business growth

Who you are

  • Higher education in a relevant field (engineering, production management, operations, or similar)
  • Proven experience leading manufacturing operations at a multi-country or European level
  • Strong understanding of production machinery, modern manufacturing technologies, and process optimization
  • Excellent communication skills in English; additional European languages are an advantage
  • Experience from the O&P industry is meritorious

You are an experienced and confident leader with the ability to drive transformation and scale operations in a matrix environment. You combine strategic thinking with strong operational execution and thrive in a growing, evolving organization.

We offer

You will work in a value-driven business that is characterized by high commitment and focus on helping our patients by providing the best possible service. We also offer a Lead program for new managers. You will have an important and meaningful work – at the end you are helping people to improve their mobility!

The employment

Full-time, permanent employment. Start according to agreement. Opportunities to work hybrid. Travels are required in the role.

Application

Please click on ”Apply” and follow the instructions.

ForMotion is a global network of Orthotic & Prosthetic patient care clinics providing exceptional care through award-winning mobility solutions and world-class healthcare professionals.

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