VP of Operations - Medical Device - Methuen, MA

In this role you will reprt directly into the North American President and be responsible for:

• Leading manufacturing engineering and operations across the Americas, delivering on revenue and profit goals through cost reduction, quality improvements, lean initiatives, acquisition integration, and strategic outsourcing.
• Developing operational strategies by analyzing trends, setting key performance indicators, and optimizing production and customer service models in alignment with the Company's financial objectives.
• Setting and managing goals across engineering and operations, holding both leadership and team members accountable for results.
• Promoting a safety-first culture while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery across multiple facilities.
• Championing lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies to streamline processes, control inventory, and uphold high quality standards.
• Overseeing capital projects, operational budgets, and tactical plans to minimize cost variances and achieve business targets.
• Leading and mentoring a team of manufacturing engineering professionals, establishing and maintaining best practices, production protocols, and inspection methods.
• Ensuring smooth integration of new products into production by applying design-for-manufacturability principles and clear work instructions.
• Supporting talent development by coaching, closing skill gaps, and fostering a high-engagement, growth-oriented work environment.
• Overseeing safety programs, facilities improvements, and 5S implementation, while managing procurement, kanban systems, logistics, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitoring operational performance and implementing corrective actions to drive improvements and meet organizational goals.

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.