Director of Operations

Director, or Senior Director of Operations

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director, or Senior Director of Operations, located North of Chicago.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Director, Operations, will be in charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time, and in specifications, required by customers, at the most competitive cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational business experience, including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other business units to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, with 3–5+ years in a Director-level Operations role within Medical Devices or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading operations under FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and customer audits.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable results while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
• Strong P&L ownership and financial discipline in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with assembly, high-speed automation, and validated manufacturing processes.
• Deep experience managing NPIs, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and design transfer.
• Ability to lead multi-shift operations with a strong safety and quality mindset.
• Experience scaling operations while maintaining patient safety and regulatory integrity.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement