What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Operations position at C-Axis, Inc?
The Opportunity
We are a privately held, family-owned medical device contract manufacturer with approximately 215 employees across three facilities in Minnesota and Puerto Rico. We are seeking a candidate to lead manufacturing performance across the organization and help build the operating capabilities required for our next stage of growth.
This role requires more than technical manufacturing expertise. We are looking for a leader who can create accountability and operational discipline while earning trust across culturally distinct facilities. The successful candidate will understand that one company does not always mean identical practices at every site. It also requires a strategic operations leader who can anticipate where the business needs to be 2–5 years from now and build the capacity, technology, workforce, site capabilities, and operating systems to get there.
What You Will Lead
- Operational performance across three manufacturing facilities.Safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, labor efficiency, capacity, and continuous improvement.Site and operations leadership development and accountability.Company-wide operating metrics, review routines, escalation, and problem solving.Capacity planning, labor strategy, equipment and capital recommendations.Multi-year operations strategy, including future site capabilities, technology, automation, manufacturing footprint, workforce needs, and capital priorities.Cross-functional execution with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Commercial Operations.Operational readiness for new products, validations, transfers, customer requirements, and growth.Regular leadership presence in both Minnesota and Puerto Rico.
One Operations Team Across Different Cultures
Our facilities share common standards, customers, and goals while operating in different cultural and business environments. The VP of Operations must build alignment without creating a headquarters-versus-remote-site dynamic. We want a leader who listens before changing, learns the strengths of each facility, shares best practices, and establishes consistent expectations where consistency adds value.
Candidate Profile
We welcome experienced operations executives and manufacturing leaders who are ready for enterprise-wide responsibility. Current titles may include Vice President of Operations, Senior Director of Operations, Multi-Site Director, General Manager, Site Leader, or comparable senior manufacturing roles.