Role Overview

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations – Largo is a high-visibility executive responsible for leading one of ConMed’s largest and complex manufacturing sites. This leader oversees all site operations—including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and support functions—ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective medical devices.

The VP of Manufacturing Operations serves as the strategic site leader, partnering closely with R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams to align operations with ConMed’s business priorities and growth strategy, while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is an onsite role at our Largo, FL site.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

Lead the Largo manufacturing site with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
Drive a world-class site strategy that aligns with ConMed’s enterprise vision and supports customer, regulatory, and shareholder expectations.
Collaborate with R&D and Commercial to ensure manufacturing readiness for NPIs, technology transfers, and customer-driven priorities.
Serve as a visible leader, balancing long-term strategic objectives with near-term operational performance.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Champion Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance throughput.
Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Standardize and optimize systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective, scalable site operations.
Lead quality, CAPA, and audit readiness to ensure best-in-class compliance performance.

People & Culture

Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality.
Promote a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and ethical behavior.
Empower staff through training, tools, and resources, ensuring they thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while positioning the Largo site as a best-in-class employer.

Financial & Business Performance

Own the Largo site’s annual operating budget, capital investments, and long-term planning.
Ensure delivery of cost, service, and inventory performance targets.
Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Partner with Supply Chain to align sourcing, logistics, and production planning with site execution.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with direct site leadership in regulated environments.
Proven success leading large-scale site operations and transformation initiatives.
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain integration.
Experience leading CNC machining operations in precision manufacturing driving process stability, variability reduction, and alignment with business goals.
Demonstrated expertise in FDA, ISO, OSHA compliance and quality systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
Experience partnering with R&D and Commercial to support NPIs and customer-driven manufacturing.
Medical Device experience
Strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and digital manufacturing systems.
Recognized for executive presence, change leadership, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.

The Successful Executive Will

Demonstrate site leadership excellence, ensuring Largo delivers as a flagship manufacturing hub.
Balance strategic vision with operational rigor, excelling in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Inspire teams through clear communication, trust, and cross-functional alignment.
Bring a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and talent development.

Additional Information

Travel: 20 – 40 % Primarily domestic, occasional global travel.
Direct Reports: Site leadership team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, HR/Finance partners.

This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.

Benefits

CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.

Competitive compensation
Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.

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