Operations Manager

Viant Medical Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. Wheeling facility seeks an Operations Manager to lead all manufacturing operations in a regulated medical device setting.

You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while fostering continuous improvement and servant leadership across production teams. The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing leadership in regulated environments, Lean Six Sigma proficiency, and strong data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership within a regulated environment (medical device/pharma preferred).
• Strong Lean Six Sigma knowledge and project delivery experience.
• Experience in capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations in a regulated medical device environment.
• Ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean/OpEx tools to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to implement process controls and reduce non-conformances.
• Support audits and maintain regulatory documentation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Looking for work that matters? Join Viant and contribute to the design and manufacturing of medical technologies that improve patient outcomes. Guided by our promise - We're In It For Life - you'll build your career with a trusted industry innovator that invests in your growth, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the company:

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical's website or in LinkedIn.

About the site:

Our Wheeling facility focuses on precision machining of metal components, supporting high-performance medical device manufacturing.

About the role:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations within a regulated medical device environment. This role ensures compliance with FDA and ISO standards while achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The Operations Manager drives strategic initiatives, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and provides servant leadership to develop high-performing teams aligned with company goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production operations to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Ensure schedule attainment and optimize labor and equipment utilization for maximum throughput.
• Maintain accurate measurement of machine efficiency and production performance.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, ISO 13485, and company quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to implement process controls, reduce non-conformances, and improve product quality.
• Support audits and maintain documentation required for regulatory compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and act on operational data to improve KPIs and support business goals.
• Implement Lean and OpEx tools to reduce downtime, improve machine utilization, and optimize labor.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and eliminate process redundancies.
• Champion a strong safety culture; lead JHA processes and corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with production planning group to align production schedules and material requirements.
• Support new product introductions from concept to full-scale production, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Mentor and develop production supervisors and leads to build leadership capability.
• Facilitate ongoing training programs to enhance team skills and engagement.
• Uphold company policies and standards.
• Participate in strategic projects and initiatives that support the Viant's Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

Knowledge/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred

Job Experience:

• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership roles within a regulated environment; medical device or pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as an Operations Manager or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and training.
• Proven experience in capacity planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize production efficiency

Skills/Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage automation processes or work with advanced machining technologies.
• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making capability.
• Excellent problem solving skills; the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel required).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• ERP experience (Oracle preferred but not required).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire!
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $125k - $150k. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.