Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

The Role:

Our client, a medical device manufacturer with multiple products on the market, is looking for a VP of Manufacturing to aid in their growing operations in the greater Dallas area.

Must Haves:

• Work with the executive team to set the company’s strategic direction and operational strategies.
• Implement best practices to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and develop contingency plans.
• Drive innovation in manufacturing to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Develop capital expenditure strategies with engineering staff to enhance revenue and cost savings.
• Champion continuous improvement of business systems and processes for better efficiency and scalability.
• Build and lead an operations team, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance work culture.
• Develop departmental budgets and allocate resources effectively to improve profitability and reduce waste.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Oversee supply chain operations, including production planning, procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
• Optimize warehousing operations for timely product delivery.
• Oversee maintenance activities for equipment reliability and facility compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Quality for new product development.
• Plan facility expansion or improvement projects to support company growth.

Responsibilities:

• BS in Engineering or similar discipline.
• 15 years of proven progressive leadership within the medical device industry.
• Extensive experience in FDA Quality System Regulations, EU Medical Device Regulations, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and scalability.
• Significant experience with computerized manufacturing management systems, methods, and an in-depth knowledge of computer-based ERP systems, controls, and capabilities.

This is an onsite role in TX.