Vice President of Operations

Sintx Technologies Inc • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Vice President of Operations is a senior executive leadership role responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of SINTX Technologies. This role oversees manufacturing, operations planning, systems, and financial performance across both subtractive ceramic manufacturing and additive/patient-specific manufacturing platforms. The VP of Operations owns operational execution, scalability, and accountability, including full P&L responsibility, ERP system leadership (Microsoft Business Central), cross-functional coordination, and continuous improvement. This role ensures that operational strategy aligns with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and commercial growth plans while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and cost control. This is a hands-on, highly visible leadership position requiring deep operational judgment, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead complex, regulated manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline (Materials Science, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical, or similar).
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and operations, including senior-level responsibility.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience managing budgets, margins, and capital investments.
• Experience leading operations in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device strongly preferred).
• Proven ability to scale manufacturing operations while maintaining quality and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in advanced ceramics manufacturing and/or additive manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central or comparable ERP systems.
• Experience with patient-specific or custom medical device manufacturing workflows.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent operational excellence experience.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & P&L Ownership
• Manufacturing & Operations Execution (Subtractive + Additive)
• ERP & Systems Ownership (Microsoft Business Central)
• Production Planning & Scheduling Coordination
• Quality System Integration & Regulatory Readiness
• New Product Introduction (NPI) & Scale-Up
• Supply Chain & Vendor Management
• Leadership, Organization & Culture
• Metrics, Reporting & Board Communication

Benefits

• SINTX offers a competitive executive compensation package, including base salary, performance-based incentives, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and aligned with market benchmarks for senior operations leadership in regulated medtech manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

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