Operations Manager

Viant • Laconia, NH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Site Director, the Operations Manager leads the Manufacturing Team with full accountability for operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput, ensuring disciplined execution and consistent delivery on customer commitments. The role translates site strategy into results through strong daily management, cross functional alignment, and ownership of new product launches, capacity planning, and resource alignment. Operating within an FDA regulated environment, the position ensures full compliance with 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and quality system requirements while driving continuous improvement. As a key business leader, the Operations Manager builds and develops a high performing team and delivers both operational excellence and financial results that support the site’s long term growth. Exhibits the Viant Medical values (Teamwork, Own It, Be Agile, Customer Oriented, Servant Leadership and Integrity) in all activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field including eight years of manufacturing related leadership experience; or equivalent.
• Possesses high degree of knowledge in operations, quality, compliance, supply chain, finance and people management.
• Leadership skills
• Employee relationship and management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Proven financial knowledge
• Proven problem solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred

Responsibilities

• End to End Operational Performance: Own performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput.
• Regulatory and Quality Compliance: Ensure full compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485.
• Daily Management and Execution Discipline: Implement a robust daily management system.
• Customer Performance Management: Ensure all customer commitments are met.
• New Product Launch and Ramp Execution: Own operational readiness for new product launches.
• People Leadership and Talent Development: Build and develop a high performing leadership team.
• Cross Functional Leadership, Capacity Planning, and Continuous Improvement
• Audit and Inspection Readiness
• New Product Introduction and Operational Readiness
• Capacity, Capital, and Workforce Planning
• Standardization and Process Discipline
• Escalation and Operational Risk Management
• Inventory and Working Capital Management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• 136 hours of PTO
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager