Vice President/Leader of Operations for Med Device Contract Manufacturing

$150,000 - $250,000/Yr

Bioplate - Placentia, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Placentia, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

VitalEdge Medical is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead its contract manufacturing business in the medical device industry. This role involves creating and implementing an expansion strategy to diversify service offerings and attract new customers, all within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a small organization while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment and quality-of-life benefits.

Responsibilities

• Chart and execute the future course of the contract manufacturing business, aligning it with the company's overall mission and goals.
• Develop and execute strategies to manage a high volume of small and large orders simultaneously.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure consistent delivery of quality, cost-effective solutions for customers.
• Enforce rigorous quality and compliance standards (ISO 13485, FDA regulations, etc.) to guarantee efficient and safe delivery of medical devices.
• Drive process innovations to improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance delivery timelines.
• Optimize resource allocation, production scheduling, and supply chain management for operational success.
• Design and implement scalable operational processes and workflows to execute contract manufacturing orders with precision, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Foster strong client partnerships, intuitively grasp their requirements, and deliver top-tier customer service.
• Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional operations team to deliver exceptional results.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop staff to ensure a well-rounded and capable team equipped to meet growing business demands.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in business development or customer-facing roles within a manufacturing context preferred.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related process improvement methodologies preferred.
• 10+ years of proven experience in operational leadership within the medical device manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality systems, and industry standards.
• Project management expertise, and proficiency in overseeing complex projects, ensuring they are completed on time and on budget.
• Cross-functional collaboration, the ability to work effectively with different departments to achieve business objectives.
• Self-starter who can operate independently within a small medical device company.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid company holidays.
• Paid As-Needed Vacation/Personal Time Off.
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, and Jury Duty days.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Get paid to volunteer with your team members.