VP, North America Operations & Lean Transformation

Ladders; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Vice President of North America Operations to oversee multi-site manufacturing across the U.S., including instrument and reagent production. This senior leader will align operations with productivity, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The role partners with site leaders, HR, and cross-functional teams to strengthen talent, improve systems, and manage organizational change in regulated environments such as FDA/ISO.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, global supply chain, and FDA/ISO regulated industries.
• Degree in life sciences, engineering, sciences, or a related field.
• Proven leadership in multi-site operations, with experience driving significant organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American manufacturing strategy across multiple U.S. sites for instrument and reagent production.
• Set and communicate strategic goals for operational efficiency and productivity across the leadership team.
• Drive key performance indicators for safety, quality, inventory, and operational P&L.
• Implement continuous improvement practices using Lean, Kaizen, and other quality improvement tools.
• Effectively communicate strategies and operational challenges throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with HR on strategies for talent development and retention initiatives.
• Oversee project managers in developing and executing project and financial plans.

Skills

Executive leadership

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's/Doctoral degree

Job description

Ladders seeks a Vice President of North America Operations to oversee multi-site manufacturing across the U.S., including instrument and reagent production. This senior leader will align operations with productivity, quality, safety, and financial performance.

The role partners with site leaders, HR, and cross-functional teams to strengthen talent, improve systems, and manage organizational change in regulated environments such as FDA/ISO.