Director of Operations

Location: Saginaw, MI

About Our Client:

Our client is a globally recognized leader in the medical device industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-quality implants, instruments, and innovative solutions that improve patient lives. With a strong commitment to precision, quality, and cutting-edge technology, they partner with leading healthcare organizations to deliver best-in-class care solutions. Operating multiple state-of-the-art facilities worldwide, they focus on continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and advanced materials to drive excellence in the medical device sector. Join a team that is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading strategy and execution across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer fulfillment functions.
Championing a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability throughout the site.
Building and nurturing strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and growing strategic partnerships.
Aligning cross-functional teams around key performance objectives and corporate priorities.
Ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and internal quality standards.
Driving site-level strategy, operational performance, and financial results, including revenue and EBITDA targets.
Leading and developing high-performing teams across all organizational levels and functions.
Building and managing robust production systems, capacity planning, and labor models to support growth.
Partnering closely with commercial teams to expand customer relationships and business volume.
Embedding quality, safety, and compliance into every operational process.
Establishing scalable infrastructure to support future growth and evolving customer needs.

What Success Looks Like:

Achieving or exceeding site revenue and EBITDA targets.
Increased customer satisfaction and account expansion.
Measurable improvements in delivery, quality, and productivity metrics.
A deeply engaged, high-performing leadership team.
A proactive culture driven by problem-solving and continuous innovation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Required).
Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
At least 5+ years of increasing responsibility leading hourly and salaried professional teams.
Proven results in developing talent, organizational strategies, and management systems in a high-revenue growth environment.
7+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and/or developing two-discipline functional excellence.
Minimum of 5+ years managing a business, profit center, or program with growth objectives.
Strong machining background, preferably with experience operating CNC mills and lathes
Experience working in complex, high-mix, low-volume production environments
Industry experience in the Medical Device sector.
Exposure to integrated business planning (S&OP), quality systems, and lean manufacturing within industrial or manufacturing settings (preferred).
Experience with global manufacturing best practices is a plus.
NO C2C CANDIDATES

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel required, primarily for customer engagement and strategic initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, operational leader to influence a high-growth, innovative manufacturing site in the medical device industry. If you are driven by results and eager to lead a talented team in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply now and help shape the future of healthcare manufacturing.

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at https://jobs.jblresources.com.

For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website: https://www.jblresources.com.

JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.

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