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Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devicesWe do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellenceWith nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resourcesFor more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on linkedin.
The vice president, operations is responsible for providing the strategic leadership and management of the segment’s manufacturing facilitiesThe company is organized in a matrix type of organizational structureAs such, the vice president of operations will provide leadership for plant level activities while interfacing with all other corporate functions in supply chain management, quality assurance and installation, environmental health and safety, customer service, and manufacturing engineering functions to ensure the development and ongoing evolution of the company’s core competencies into a world-class manufacturing organization.
The vp of the plastics solutions business will have direct oversite for 5 manufacturing plants with approximately 600 employees and $120m in revenue.
This leader will ensure that the organization is trained to the highest standards of operational excellence and technical competency utilizing best-in-class processes and practices.
As a key member of the global operations leadership team, (s) he will participate in creating the business strategy, leading the cultural evolution and driving the company’s vision throughout the organizationThis position will interact with pertinent agencies and will also meet with key customers and alliance partners.
The primary job responsibilities for the vice president, operations will be the following:
Developing and executing the manufacturing operations strategy commensurate with the overall plan for the companyEnsure alignment with customer needs.
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive operations and ensure maximum productivityEnsure systems are world-class and meet the needs of all internal and external constituencies with an emphasis on process, quality, productivity, budget control, and profitability
Develop and implement policies and programs designed to maximize capacity and ensure the highest quality at the lowest cost in a safe working environment.
Develop and apply appropriate metrics for manufacturing goals and objectives in terms of production output, cost, quality, budgeting and forecasting, as well as, the ongoing results of continuous improvement initiatives.
Create an organization that is flexible and adaptable with the ability to efficiently handle new science and technologies as a result of acquisitions and/or alliances, from both a manufacturing and supply chain perspective.
Provide leadership to the manufacturing organization to ensure that teamwork and morale are a fundamental component of world-class outputCreate active development plans for manufacturing and plant staff.
Ensure processes are in place to allow transparency of manufacturing metrics through management to the board of directors in accordance with financial governance requirements.
Improve gross margins on all product lines.
Ensure that there is appropriate interface and sound relationships with all regulatory agencies including fda and notified bodies.
Ensure that the business has excellence in communications upward in the organization at the corporate level while maintaining strong internal communications.
The ideal candidate will be a strong, hands-on individual with excellent management and leadership skills(s)he will be a first-class motivator and someone who works with a passion to deliver results(s)he will serve as an “obsessive change agent” to deliver best practices in manufacturing, as well as constantly improve process parameters through dynamic organizational leadership.
The successful candidate must be an organized, accomplished, systemic thinker who champions a variety of systems and process initiatives designed to increase overall efficiencies(s)he will understand how to document and certify key operational processes mandated by good financial governance and have implemented initiatives to be in compliance.
A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as mechanical engineering or related training is desirable.
The successful candidate should have 10 or more years of successful commercial manufacturing experienceThey will need to have worked in an fda regulated industry as well.
(s)he will have a proven track record of leading organizational change and building and developing a manufacturing organization focused on process excellence and continuous improvement.
The candidate will have a track record of reducing costs and improving gross margins of products(s)he will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual capable of having an immediate impact on the business.
Strong preference for injection molding leadership.
The candidate must be knowledgeable and well-respected with the ability to attract other high impact people into the organization(s)he will be an exceptional leader as evidenced by his/her ability to make tough decisions, take calculated risks, and lead a diverse organization, while building a collaborative and results-oriented groupAdditional experience at medium to small-sized company with a results oriented culture would be an added benefit.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong team leadership skills; will lead by example and be willing to pitch in to get the job done.
Credibility with subordinates, senior management, corporate partners, relevant agencies, and customers.
Experience with acquisitions, subcontracting activities and due diligence execution.
A bias for action; effectively develops and executes strategies and plans; demonstrates a track record of achievement.
Excellent strategic thinking, including the ability to help define the direction of the manufacturing organization in support of corporate objectives and make the appropriate business decisions to get there.
A comfort level with challenging others and having his/her own ideas challenged.
The ability to set the highest standards of achievement for himself/herself and is capable of assisting others to realize the same.
The ability to set and adhere to the highest level of integrity and ethics.
A high degree of professionalism with the ability to be a high energy, passionate champion for the business.
A strong track record of building closely-knit teams and interacting effectively across disciplines.
Sensitivity to customer requirements.
Six sigma and lean manufacturing background.
Strong financial acumen
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (eeo) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local lawsViant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
