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Medical Device - Director of Operations - Sturbridge, MA

Sturbridge, Massachusetts Permanent USD180,000 - USD195,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, and long-term strategy for a manufacturing facility. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize production, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance capacity, quality, and delivery in a highly regulated environment.
  • Full ownership of site-level operations, P&L, and manufacturing performance
  • Strategic + hands-on leadership role driving growth, CI & high-performance teams

About Our Client



A global medical device manufacturing partner offering end-to-end capabilities across design, development, and production. With a strong international footprint, the organization delivers complex, life-enhancing products through advanced manufacturing technologies and operational excellence.

Job Description



Responsibilities:

  • Lead overall manufacturing operations, P&L, and site performance
  • Develop and execute operational strategy and growth roadmap
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
  • Oversee production, engineering, warehouse, and inventory functions
  • Ensure compliance with FDA GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory standards
  • Manage capacity planning, cost control, and production efficiency
  • Collaborate cross-functionally (HR, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales)
  • Build, develop, and lead a high-performance operations team
  • Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics
  • Support customer relationships and solve complex operational challenges

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



Ideal Candidate:

  • Engineering background strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations (medical device preferred)
  • Experience in precision machining, metals, plastics, or assembly environments
  • Strong knowledge of FDA GMP, ISO 13485, and regulatory frameworks
  • Proven track record of driving operational improvements and leading teams
  • Experience managing P&L and value drivers
  • Lean / Six Sigma expertise
  • Strategic leader with the ability to execute and drive accountability

What's on Offer



What's To Offer:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective day one)
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Additional voluntary benefits (legal, life, pet insurance, etc.)
  • Opportunity to lead a high-impact manufacturing site within a global organization
Contact
Josephine Belcher
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7045611

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sturbridge
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Josephine Belcher
Job Reference
JN-062026-7045611