Director of Operations

Join a team shaping life-saving medical technologies while accelerating your career in a high-growth global environment. At Viant youll help bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide while growing in a collaborative people-first culture. Guided by our promiseWere In It For Lifewe invest in your development well-being and ability to make a meaningful impact every the company:Viant is a global medical device partner providing design development manufacturing and assembly services through capabilities in materials plastics metals extrusion and automation. With nearly 6000 employees across 24 locations worldwide it delivers high-quality life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medicals website or in the site:Our Orchard Park facility focuses on medical device assembly and packaging ensuring high-quality output within a regulated production the role:The Director of Operations is the site leader for our two-building Orchard Park NY medical device campus with full P&L ownership across manufacturing supply chain engineering facilities EHS and administration. Site leadership reports directly into this role with Quality as a dotted-line partner and HR and Finance as business is a hands-on role for a leader who runs a plant with structure and cadence stabilizing daily flow strengthening on-time delivery and aligning Operations Engineering and Quality around shared performance goals. Longer term youll drive successful product launches deepen customer relationships and build a predictable high-performing candidates have led organizations of 100 people including indirect reports serving multiple customers in a multi-million-dollar sustainable profitability EBITDA growth and strong returns on invested capital by establishing and executing a long-term strategic vision for the and sustain daily management discipline clear structure roles priorities goals and a daily/weekly/monthly operating cadence that makes site performance predictableAchieve year-over-year improvements in quality performance by aligning and integrating Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Facilities Continuous Improvement Human Resources Planning New Product Introduction and Quality functions around shared operational and sustain a high-performance Lean culture that drives measurable improvements in productivity efficiency quality reliability and employee engagement through continuous improvement standardized processes visual management and structured problem long-term operational competitiveness by developing and executing strategies across supply chain manufacturing engineering automation continuous improvement human resources and new product introduction that enable world-class products services and operational profitable growth through successful product launches by minimizing business risk reducing time-to-profit managing technical uncertainty and ensuring effective customer communication throughout the New Product Introduction financial commitments through effective planning forecasting and operational execution ensuring the site can adapt to changing demand product mix and business conditions while optimizing investments in people training technology and capital customer partnerships and business growth by supporting customer solutions responsiveness service excellence and commercial opportunities within the a strong leadership pipeline and high-performance workforce by attracting developing retaining and managing talent while reinforcing a culture of accountability engagement and continuous a safe compliant and quality-focused operation that consistently meets regulatory requirements environmental standards operational policies and Quality Management System to the overall success of the business by leading strategic and operational initiatives that support changing organizational priorities and long-term growth QualificationsBachelors degree in Business Engineering Operations or a related field or equivalent experience.10 years of manufacturing leadership experience including responsibility for operational performance financial results and team development.5 years of P&L management experience in a complex technically driven manufacturing leadership of an organization of 100 employees including indirect reports across multiple customers and a multi-million-dollar ability to build high-performing teams develop talent and foster a positive engaged knowledge of complex manufacturing operations including machining fabrication metals processing and product knowledge of capacity planning supply chain management and manufacturing leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable business device manufacturing experience strongly required (regulated environment); working knowledge of FDA GMP ISO 13485 and 510(k).Strong communication customer relationship and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence at all QualificationsMBA or advanced degree or equivalent advanced business or technical manufacturing experience; combined CM and OEM background strongly preferred.3 years of experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) product transfers or commercialization CNC and five-axis machining experienceMachine shop manufacturing ability to develop long-term operational strategies and evaluate capital to analyze and communicate complex technical operational and financial information to diverse :Benefits effective day one of hire! Medical dental and vision benefits401k Plan with Company MatchGenerous Paid time off and paid Holidays Low-cost nutrition & mental health visitsTuition Reimbursement and career development programsCompany-paid life insuranceAccess to individualized financial planningVoluntary Universal Life and Long-Term CareVoluntary Legal PlanUp to $150-off your gym membership annuallyEmployee discount programsPet InsuranceHome Ownership ProgramCompensation:We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $170k-$200k annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by -to-Action:Apply today and help us bring life-changing medical technologies to patients worldwide.