About this opportunity
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions lists this Operations Director opportunity in santa ana, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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About Us
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is world leading Medical Device Contract Design and Manufacturing company that offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for implants and instruments with significant experience in the joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, dental and sports medicine markets. This site focuses primarily on Swiss style turning for the trauma, spine and dental markets. We are also FDA registered and ISO 13485 certified. A career with Orchid provides training and growth opportunities, great benefits, including quarterly bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and employee engagement events. For more information, please click here.
SHIFT
No Shift ($0) (United States of America)
a Brief Overview
Are you a strategic, hands‑on operations leader ready to own the performance, growth, and culture of a precision machining manufacturing site?
We are seeking a Site Director to lead an operation focused on manufacturing medical devices —this site plays a critical role in supporting a diverse customer base and delivering exceptional quality, service, and innovation.
What You’ll Own
You’ll be the top leader at the site with full P&L responsibility, reporting to the VP of Operations. You will:
Lead strategy and execution across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer fulfillment
Champion a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability
Build strong relationships with key customers, understanding their needs and growing strategic partnerships
Align cross-functional teams around key performance objectives and corporate priorities
Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and internal quality standards
What You Will Do
Drive site‑level strategy, execution, and financial performance
Lead and develop high‑performing teams across direct and matrixed functions
Build and manage robust production systems, capacity planning, and labor models
Partner closely with commercial teams to grow customer relationships and business volume
Embed quality, safety, and compliance into every operational process
Establish a scalable infrastructure to support future growth and customer needs
What Success Looks Like
Hitting site revenue and Adjusted Gross Margin targets
Increased customer satisfaction and account expansion
Measurable improvement in delivery, quality, and productivityA deeply engaged, high‑performing leadership team
A proactive culture of problem‑solving and innovation
Education Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Required)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Preferred)
Experience Qualifications
7+ years of successful experience leading a cross‑functional organization and/or developing two‑discipline functional excellence (Required)
5+ years of increasing responsibility leading hourly and salaried professional organizations (Required)
5+ years growing a business, profit center, cost center, or program management experience (Required)
3+ years in a leadership role within a machining environment (Required)
Demonstrated results in developing talent, organizational strategies, and management systems in a high‑revenue growth environment (Required)
Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing (Preferred)
Exposure to integrated business planning (Sales & Operations Planning process), quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting (Preferred)
Experience with and exposure to best practices in global manufacturing (Preferred)
Travel Requirements
10% Some travel required
Knowledge & Skills That Enable Success
Manufacturing Industry - Extensive Experience
Operational Functions - Extensive Experience
Problem Solving - Subject-Matter Expertise
Communication - Extensive Experience
Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Working Experience
Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Subject-Matter Expertise
Lean Manufacturing - Working Experience
Training - Working Experience
Change Leadership - Extensive Experience
Leadership - Extensive Experience
Business Acumen - Extensive Experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently
Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Occasionally
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others – Constantly
Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects – Constantly
PAY RATE
For positions located in California, pay for this job type falls within the following range and varies based on scope and complexity of job responsibilities: $172,600-265,700.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work in a growing company
Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
Comprehensive benefit package
Ability to work in an organization that values: Integrity First: We do the right thing
Teamwork: We are one Orchid
Results: Our results matter
Additional Requirements
Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre‑employment background check and pre‑employment drug‑screening based on position requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify
At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.
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Worksite address
santa ana, CA, 92725, US
Who can apply
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