JOB PURPOSE: The VP of Operations ensures that AVI can supply products on time, on budget and with outstanding quality. This individual will lead innovative strategies to refine operations and supply chain practices that make the function a driver of value. This individual has managerial, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain experience, and is eager to face challenges and lead ongoing facility, operations, and system improvements.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and evolve operations plans for company growth and ensure that the company’s manufacturing operations can meet the demands of new customers and scale.
• Direct and coordinate production and distribution of AVI products.
• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPI’s) to make appropriate decisions regarding productivity, cost control, and continuous improvements.
• Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements.
• Manage staff, work schedules, and allocation of duties for the operations department.
• Coordinate budget and planning in coordination with finance leadership for manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with R&D to implement new product development and the onboarding of process improvements.
• Coordinate and implement new capital equipment or outsourcing requirements to optimize cost reduction and capacity growth for new product introductions and innovative technology improvements.
• Monitor industry trends, best practices, and regulatory topics as they relate to specific area(s) of responsibility and disseminate relevant learning with leadership and direct reports.
• Proactively drive quality, creating and effectively implementing sustainable processes.
• Create and execute strategies to sustainably improve labor productivity.
• Delegate project tasks based on staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels.
• Track and drive project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analyses and strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics Engineering or Engineering related field.
• 15+ years’ experience in an equipment intensive ISO 9000 manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Embody the Access Vascular Guiding Principles.
• Experience and understanding of the total supply chain (Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Delivery and Product Development).
• History of successful change management and implementing continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Proven ability to effectively build and manage a productive and high-functioning team.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 and CFR 820 standards are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and implement organizational skills into their team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and to multi-task, in a dynamic environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical activities described within the job posting are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Access Vascular, Inc is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

About Access Vascular

Access Vascular was founded in 2015 to address the most common and costly complications of intravenous therapy: infection, thrombosis and phlebitis. The company is developing a suite of venous access devices made from patented biomaterials which are highly biocompatible and have demonstrated 6X fewer complications. .