Director of Manufacturing (On-Site Wayland, Iowa)

OP Specialty Bracing•Wayland, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

OP Specialty Bracing is growing, and we believe our team is the key to our success. We are hiring a Director of Manufacturing to join our team. If you are a motivated, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply today! At OP Specialty Bracing, kids are at the heart of everything we do. Our cause is simple: to improve the lives of children with orthopedic conditions and support their families every step of the way. From fractures and clubfoot to cerebral palsy, scoliosis, plagiocephaly, limb loss, and more, our certified clinical team treats the whole child in partnership with their care team. Helping kids is what we do; changing their lives is how we make a difference. OPSB offers specialized pediatric clinics across the country, including in major children’s hospitals, ensuring that every child gets top-notch, kid-focused care. Our pediatric focus means that all our resources, from products to educational videos and print materials, are designed specifically towards the treatment of kids. With a growing library of resources and patient stories, we make the transition to treatment easier for families. We’re not just providing care—we’re pioneering it! Our team is constantly developing new, cutting-edge solutions in pediatric orthotics and prosthetics, because we believe every child deserves the very best. At OP Specialty Bracing, pediatric care is not just something we do—it’s our passion, our purpose, and our promise to the kids we serve. Position Summary: The Director of Manufacturing will lead all manufacturing operations for OP Specialty Bracing, including managerial oversight of C-Pro manufacturing in Edenbridge, UK. This role is responsible for ensuring world-class production of orthopedic bracing systems and medical devices across all sites. This leader will drive strategic growth, operational excellence, product quality, and global scalability as OPSB continues to expand its specialty bracing platform within the pediatric orthopedic market. The Director will champion Lean transformation, implement standardized operating systems, and ensure full compliance with ISO 13485 and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
10+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing or a similarly regulated industry.
Proven executive leadership experience overseeing multiproduct production environments.
Demonstrated success improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with orthopedic bracing systems, AFOs, or other patient specific medical devices.
Familiarity with global compliance standards for medical devices.
Background working in growth stage or newly acquired business units within larger healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support OPSB growth in the global orthopedic bracing market, including scaling production of clubfoot bracing, AFOs, and related devices.
Align manufacturing capabilities with the company’s mission to deliver innovative nonsurgical orthopedic solutions worldwide.
Along with OPSB leadership, lead long term capacity planning, technology integration, and product commercialization strategies.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and high-quality output.
Implement best in class lean manufacturing, automation, and continuous improvement programs.
Own performance metrics across throughput, labor productivity, scrap reduction, and operational reliability.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain compliance with all relevant medical device manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure ISO 13485 compliance and strong quality systems.
Oversee quality systems to ensure reliability of orthopedic products used in pediatric and global clinical settings.
Champion product safety, consistency, and traceability across all manufacturing lines.
Cross Functional Leadership:
Collaborate closely with R&D on product improvements and commercialization of new orthopedic bracing innovations.
Partner with supply chain, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to optimize forecasting, inventory, and delivery performance.
Represent Manufacturing in leadership forums and strategic planning meetings.
Global Supply Chain & Vendor Management:
Strengthen domestic and international supply chain networks supporting production across 90+ global markets.
Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure the availability of high-quality, materials, and tooling.
Team Leadership & Development:
Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams across engineering, production, quality, and operations.
Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Performs all other duties as required.