Operations Director

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About Us Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is world leading Medical Device Contract Design and Manufacturing company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for implants and instruments with significant experience in the joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, dental and sports medicine markets. This site focuses primarily on Swiss style turning for the trauma, spine and dental markets. We are also FDA registered and ISO 13485 certified. A career with Orchid provides training and growth opportunities, great benefits, including quarterly bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and employee engagement events. For more information, please click here.

SHIFT No Shift ($0) (United States of America)

a Brief Overview Are you a strategic, hands‑on operations leader ready to own the performance, growth, and culture of a precision machining manufacturing site?

We are seeking a

Site Director

to lead an operation focused on manufacturing medical devices —this site plays a critical role in supporting a diverse customer base and delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation.

What You’ll Own You’ll be the top leader at the site with full P&L responsibility, reporting to the VP of Operations. You will:

Lead strategy and execution across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer fulfillment

Champion a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability

Build strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and growing strategic partnerships

Align cross-functional teams around key performance objectives and corporate priorities

Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and internal quality standards

What You Will Do

Drive site‑level strategy, execution, and financial performance

Lead and develop high‑performing teams across direct and matrixed functions

Build and manage robust production systems, capacity planning, and labor models

Partner closely with commercial teams to grow customer relationships and business volume

Embed quality, safety, and compliance into every operational process

Establish a scalable infrastructure to support future growth and customer needs

What Success Looks Like

Hitting site revenue and Adjusted Gross Margin targets

Increased customer satisfaction and account expansion

Measurable improvement in delivery, quality, and productivityA deeply engaged, high‑performing leadership team

A proactive culture of problem‑solving and innovation

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Required)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

7+ years of successful experience leading a cross‑functional organization and/or developing two‑discipline functional excellence (Required)

5+ years of increasing responsibility leading hourly and salaried professional organizations (Required)

5+ years growing a business, profit center, cost center, or program management experience (Required)

3+ years in a leadership role within a machining environment (Required)

Demonstrated results in developing talent, organizational strategies, and management systems in a high‑revenue growth environment (Required)

Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (Preferred)

Exposure to integrated business planning (Sales & Operations Planning process), quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting (Preferred)

Experience with and exposure to best practices in global manufacturing (Preferred)

Travel Requirements

10% Some travel required

Knowledge & Skills That Enable Success

Manufacturing Industry - Extensive Experience

Operational Functions - Extensive Experience

Problem Solving - Subject-Matter Expertise

Communication - Extensive Experience

Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Working Experience

Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Subject-Matter Expertise

Lean Manufacturing - Working Experience

Training - Working Experience

Change Leadership - Extensive Experience

Leadership - Extensive Experience

Business Acumen - Extensive Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently

Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally

Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others – Constantly

Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects – Constantly

PAY RATE For positions located in California, pay for this job type falls within the following range and varies based on scope and complexity of job responsibilities: $172,600-265,700.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work in a growing company

Ability to help people live a longer, more active life

Comprehensive benefit package

Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing

Teamwork: We are one Orchid

Results: Our results matter

Additional Requirements

Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre‑employment background check and pre‑employment drug‑screening based on position requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.

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