Vp Operations

A BRIEF OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations for our Machining Division to drive performance and culture across multiple sites and maintain our position as an industry leader in medical device manufacturing. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally to strategically align operations with demand, drive new business development, and cultivate a continuous improvement mindset.

To be successful in this position you must have a history of leading manufacturing operations, a keen market awareness, a desire to develop others, and strong financial acumen.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operational Excellence and KPI Ownership:

• Own and drive operational performance and KPIs across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversee the tactical implementation of the company's operational strategic plan, focusing on measurable outcomes.

Cross-Site Best Practices and Efficiency Improvement:

• Identify and leverage best practices across sites to enhance productivity and drive cost efficiencies.
• Build, manage, and propose operational changes based on data analysis, fostering continuous improvement.

Safety, Compliance, and Culture Development:

• Partner with HR, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety to establish and nurture a culture of safety, engagement, and compliance.
• Drive the deployment, execution, and maturity of a continuous improvement strategy.

Strategic Collaboration and Market Awareness:

• Collaborate with Commercial and New Product Introduction teams to align short and long-term demand with operational capabilities.
• Lead new business development initiatives, maintaining awareness of competitors, customer satisfaction, and market opportunities.

Leadership Development and Capital Project Management:

• Ensure the leadership development of site leaders to foster a high-performance culture.
• Review overall budgets, schedule performance standards, and drive adherence to budgetary requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage key capital projects, including future facilities/sites.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor (Required)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ Years of experience in a regulated environment (Required)
• 7+ Years of Project Management Experience (Preferred)
• 5+ Years of experience leading a team of 5+ people (Required)
• Experience Implementing Business or Functional Strategies with Demonstrated Business Acumen and World Class Change Management Skills (Required)
• Experience in leading and driving a culture of engagement and continuous improvement (Preferred)
• Experience deploying lean manufacturing to optimize productivity and cost (Required)
• Experience leveraging business intelligence to gain operational insight (Preferred)
• Experience in talent development (Required)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 30% Occasional travel to locations is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Practice Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) - Practice Management Institute (PMI) Practice Management Institute (PMI) (Preferred)
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) - Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) - Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) (Preferred)
• Lean Gold Certification - Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Lean Gold Certification - Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) (Preferred)
• Six Sigma Black Belt - International Association of Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) Six Sigma Black Belt - International Association of Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) International Association of Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Strategic Planning - Extensive Experience
• Business Acumen - Extensive Experience
• Change Leadership - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Communication - Extensive Experience
• Customer Communication - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Effective Presentations - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Flexibility & Adaptability - Extensive Experience
• Leadership - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Managing Multiple Priorities - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Organization - Extensive Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience
• Problem Solving - Extensive Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Constantly
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Constantly

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested in this particular position?
• Why are you leaving your current position?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Based on the job description, what skills and experience do you have that directly relate and make you an ideal candidate for the position? What do you see as your biggest challenge coming into the role?
• If we spoke with your current (or most recent supervisor) or colleague, how would they describe you?
• If offered a position, what date would you be available to start?
• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• How many years of experience do you have directly managing people?
• How would you describe your leadership style?
• Do you require sponsorship now or in the future?
• Do you have any prior experience in the medical device industry?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote