Director Of Operations

Description

As we continue to scale, we’re seeking a bold and strategic Director of Operations to lead with vision and precision. This role is more than managing day-to-day execution, it’s about owning the performance and future of a critical product line. You’ll architect and drive operational strategy, transforming KPIs into tangible impact and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. If you thrive on turning complexity into clarity, breaking down silos, and scaling excellence from the ground up, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of heart valve innovation.

While the scope of this role is currently focused on a single site and product platform, it will expand significantly as we move toward commercialization. We’re looking for a leader who has successfully scaled operations in a medical device environment—someone who understands what it takes to grow from clinical-stage to commercial readiness, and who can build the systems, teams, and infrastructure to support that evolution. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the operational foundation of a company poised for global impact.

Skills

Continuous improvement, Operations management, medical device, Manufacturing engineering, Lean manufacturing, Process improvement, Project management, Six sigma, Operational management, Kaizen, Manufacturing process, Lean six sigma, Value stream mapping, fda submissions, fda compliance, supply chain management, kpi

Job Responsibilities

Operational Strategy Development and Execution:

- Lead manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production and compliance with quality standards.

- Accountable for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and OCOG performance.

- Develop and execute multi-year operational strategies aligned with business goals and financial decisions at the board level.

- Translate long-range plans into KPIs, objectives, projects, and budgets.

- Maintain a project management system to ensure strategic goals and SQDC metrics are met.

- Provide leadership to cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.

- Own and manage area budgets, product forecasting, and scheduling for internal and outsourced products.

Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing:

- Oversee complex, global supply chains, including supplier qualification, outsourcing strategy, and risk mitigation in a highly regulated environment.

- Manage / integrate contract manufacturing partners (CMOs) and third-party logistics providers.

Continuous Improvement:

- Deploying Lean Systems project management structure

- Optimize productivity and reduce costs by implementing manufacturing best practices.

- Drive continuous improvement by deploying OPEX tools (Lean, TPS, Six Sigma) across the organization.

- Build long-range models for forecasting OCOGs, staffing, space, and site capacity.

- Lead and support Kaizen and cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive leadership in Operations and Engineering within the medical device industry
• Deep expertise in Lean, Toyota Production System, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with multi-site (US or Global) operations in a leadership or influential capacity

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $210000.00/yr.

Health and Wellness Offerings:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Offerings
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k Company Match
- Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Employee Equity Program
- Paid Holidays & PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Inclusive Team Environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $180,000 - $210,000