Vice President of Operations (67961)

Job Details Job Location: Houston - Missouri City, TX 77459 Position Type: Full Time Travel Percentage: Negligible Job Shift: On Site Job Category: Operations Job Summary The Vice President of Operations leads the end-to-end warehousing, inventory management, and distribution strategies for our medical device portfolio. This role ensures operational processes are compliant with ISO 13485, FDA, and related regulatory standards, and serves as a strategic leader leveraging NetSuite ERP to optimize inventory accuracy, streamline order fulfillment, and drive cost‑effective, high‑quality logistics solutions. Essential Job Functions Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance warehouse operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Lead a high‑performance team to achieve company goals related to supply chain, logistics, and customer experience. Sponsor continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma) to optimize processes and reduce operational costs. Collaborate with executive leadership to scale operations in response to business growth and new product launches. Warehousing and Distribution Management Oversee all Missouri City site functions including receiving, inventory management, storage, shipping, and quality control. Ensure all products are stored, handled, and shipped in strict compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations. Manage relationships with providers, carriers, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost‑effective product delivery. Optimize inventory management to prevent shortages or overstocking, ensuring high order fulfillment accuracy. Technology and NetSuite Optimization Oversee utilization and optimization of NetSuite ERP to improve data visibility and inventory accuracy. Drive the integration of NetSuite with warehouse management functions. Develop operational dashboards for real‑time tracking of KPIs such as safety, inventory turns, order accuracy, and shipping speed. Compliance, Quality and Safety Ensure 100% compliance with ISO 9001, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements. Sponsor and support internal and external audits and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) resolutions within target timelines. Promote a safety‑first culture and enforce company‑wide security and safety policies. Financial Management and Budgeting Formulate and manage operational budgets, including CAPEX for warehouse equipment and technology enhancements. Drive COGS reduction goals and gross margin improvement. Analyze financial performance (PnL) of logistics operations and report to the executive team. Qualifications Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises the process of Quality and Logistics. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, engineering, or business administration. A Master’s degree (MBA) is preferred. Required Experience 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role specifically within medical device or highly regulated product distribution. Required Licenses and Certifications N/A Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Solid working knowledge of NetSuite ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and other related customer and agency requirements. Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams; exceptional analytical, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills. Lean Six Sigma or APICS certification is a strong plus. Data‑Driven: A metrics‑focused, hands‑on operator who can use data to drive decisions. Change Agent: Ability to lead teams through change, scaling, and growth. Integrity: Uncompromising dedication to quality and regulatory compliance. Preferred Qualifications N/A Financial Responsibilities This position currently does not have financial responsibilities. Budget Responsibilities This position will manage a budget to be determined. Languages Advanced English is required. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. Travel This position does not currently require travel. Physical Demands Requires standing, walking, using hands to operate tools and equipment, and exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, up to 30 pounds frequently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Must reach, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull as needed. Requires close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environmental conditions include noise that may require loud vocalization to be heard. Environment Inside: Protection from weather conditions but susceptible to temperature changes. Noise may be present. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disabled Employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture for our employees and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanitas