Director of Operations

Viant•Brimfield, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As Director of Operations, you will provide leadership, focus, and direction to enhance the growth-oriented manufacturing performance of a specific facility or grouping of facilities in support of company strategic objectives. You will ensure Viant’s continuation as an industry leader and enhancement for the future. This role is crucial for driving manufacturing performance, managing costs, ensuring quality, and developing strategic plans for the facility(ies) under your purview.

Requirements

Engineering background (strongly preferred / near requirement)
BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably medical device)
Experience in Metals manufacturing experience (preferred)
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or nuclear industries
Hands-on leadership experience building high-performance teams
Experience developing and executing operating plans
Experience managing diverse manufacturing personalities and styles
Experience integrating traditional operations with new technologies and processes
Customer-facing experience with problem-solving to meet requirements
Strong understanding of precision machining environments
Knowledge of machining, metals/plastics processing, fabrication, and product assembly
Working knowledge of capacity planning and logistics management
P&L knowledge and understanding of value drivers
Knowledge of FDA GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory requirements
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and/or Lean manufacturing (Kaizen) expertise
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Ability to drive sales with presence and initiative
Strong written and verbal communication skills (1:1 and group)
Strategic thinking with ability to plan long-term (6 months to 5 years)
Ability to conceptualize future state of operations/facility
Rational thinking with strong business judgment

Nice To Haves

Experience in Metals manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to manufacturing performance for facility(ies) to support company objectives; develops roadmap.
Assumes responsibility for costs, operations, quality, and quantity of production, collaborating with Function Leaders where applicable.
Assists in short and long-range strategy development for BCT’s and Plants.
Accountable for Site(s) Operations Strategy, collaborating with Function Owners.
Develops and incorporates Continuous Improvement initiatives ensuring product performance, compliance, and capacity planning.
Ensures facilities and equipment are designed, built, and maintained to reduce lead times, costs, and defects.
Collaborates with and coordinates other functions' activities in order to deliver Plant goals (HR, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales).
Oversees and manages the activities of: production, engineering, warehouse/inventory management.
Drives performance and accountability; develops a high-performance workforce.
Creates methods and metrics for measuring performance.
Performs other functions as required.