Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

Great opportunity for a industry leader in medical devices for a VP of Operations and Supply Chain. This person will be responsible for the execution of Operations as well as directing, organizing, and controlling all Manufacturing related Operations and teams.

Critical success factors for this role include leadership, developing people, optimizing resource output and enforcing quality standards. This position will report directly to the President. Total compensation is up to $340k.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance across the organization in the implementation of plans and procedures that drive achievements of operations and quality goals and manufacturing improvements by managing team performance; addressing disciplinary issues, and hiring
• With the support of the President, develop Operations and departmental strategy and vision to ensure adherence with customer expectations, enforce consistent and continual improvements, and monitor global quality and operation metrics
• With the utilization of our lean methodologies such as morning markets, manage communications between value streams to ensure Operations is meeting the build schedule and building Quality product that meets customers’ expectations
• Directs collection and analysis of Operations and Quality KPIs and operation information from multiple sources to develop long-term Operations strategy and programs.
• Leads production process analyses, ensuring quality standards are met and making recommendations for quality improvements.
• Develops and implements program quality and operation plans and procedures.
• Embed and sustain a culture of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, awareness, inquisitiveness, and persistence around processes and product quality improvements.
• With the support of the President, develop and manage financial budgets for Operations.
• Establishes and ensures supplier quality and operation standards are acceptable and sustainable.
• Manage Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Prepare monthly reporting based on Operations KPIs and present results to the leadership.
• Prepare periodic reports identifying root cause(s) for product returns, identify corrective action(s), and make recommendations to improve overall longevity of product.
• Provide leadership and the application of problem-solving initiatives through systemic tools such as lean manufacturing and six sigma.
• Work with engineering in the planning of new tools and fixture designs. Responsible for the design, development, and deployment of equipment and test systems in the manufacturing environment.
• Ensure manufacturing systems that require calibration and maintenance are sustained through an appropriate calibration process and documented appropriately.

Position requirements

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