Vice President, Manufacturing Operations - Largo

Role Overview

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations - Largo is a high-visibility executive responsible for leading one of Con Med's largest and complex manufacturing sites. This leader oversees all site operations—including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and support functions—ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective medical devices.

This is an onsite role at our Largo, FL site.

• Lead the Largo manufacturing site with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
• Drive a world-class site strategy that aligns with Con Med's enterprise vision and supports customer, regulatory, and shareholder expectations.
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercial to ensure manufacturing readiness for NPIs, technology transfers, and customer-driven priorities.
• Serve as a visible leader, balancing long-term strategic objectives with near-term operational performance.

• Champion Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance throughput.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Standardize and optimize systems, processes, and controls to ensure effective, scalable site operations.
• Lead quality, CAPA, and audit readiness to ensure best-in-class compliance performance.

• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and quality.
• Promote a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, engagement, and ethical behavior.
• Empower staff through training, tools, and resources, ensuring they thrive in a safe and supportive environment.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion while positioning the Largo site as a best-in-class employer.

• Own the Largo site's annual operating budget, capital investments, and long-term planning.
• Ensure delivery of cost, service, and inventory performance targets.
• Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Supply Chain to align sourcing, logistics, and production planning with site execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with direct site leadership in regulated environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale site operations and transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain integration.
• Experience leading CNC machining operations in precision manufacturing driving process stability, variability reduction, and alignment with business goals.
• Demonstrated expertise in FDA, ISO, OSHA compliance and quality systems.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with R&D and Commercial to support NPIs and customer-driven manufacturing.
• Medical Device experience.
• Strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and digital manufacturing systems.
• Recognized for executive presence, change leadership, and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrate site leadership excellence, ensuring Largo delivers as a flagship manufacturing hub.
• Balance strategic vision with operational rigor, excelling in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Inspire teams through clear communication, trust, and cross-functional alignment.
• Bring a passion for innovation, operational excellence, and talent development.

• Travel: 20-40% primarily domestic, occasional global travel.
• Direct Reports:
  Site leadership team across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, HR/Finance partners.

This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship.

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance—cost paid fully by CONMED.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K)—CONMED matches your contributions dollar for…