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Value Driven Solutions' Career PageChief Operating Officer (Must reside in Northeast US)Chief Operating Officer (Must reside in Northeast US)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Value Driven Solutions is a leading manufacturer specializing in precision optical filters and components. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee operational planning and execution, manage manufacturing processes, and lead a high-performance operations team while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures aligned with company goals for profitable growth

Develop and execute a platform-wide Operations Roadmap addressing capacity, capabilities, efficiency, productivity, and profitability across production facilities

Translate strategic vision into actionable short- and long-term plans, cascading the roadmap to all divisions and owning execution of operational priorities

Oversee all production operations, including planning, maintenance, and efficiency in manufacturing optical components

Champion lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve on-time delivery, increase throughput, and enhance profitability; drive continuous improvement and scalable standard work

Establish and achieve site- and platform-level KPIs

Collaborate with the Chief Technology Officer and Engineering team for seamless new product handoffs from design to production; identify and implement new technologies per the Operations Roadmap

Optimize the end-to-end supply chain, including logistics, inventory control, and vendor management

Own (through Site Leaders) the monthly Supply, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, including revenue forecasts, inventory, and backlog management

Support contract negotiations with key suppliers for high-quality raw materials; build resilient supply chains (e.g., dual sourcing) and lead tariff risk management

Ensure products meet internal quality benchmarks and industry standards; maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Manage rigorous quality control systems from raw materials to final testing; explore a unified Quality Management System (QMS) for platform integration

Conduct internal audits and collaborate with Finance/Quality for ISO and industry standard compliance

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performance Operations team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and a bias for action

Promote communication and collaboration between Operations, Engineering, and Sales for alignment on goals and actions

Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Leadership Team on budgets, operating plans, expense monitoring, and capital investments; provide accurate quality, delivery, cost, and working capital data

Implement cost-control measures and analyze data for improvement opportunities

Assess risks and develop comprehensive risk management plans

Collaborate on major platform integration initiatives and implement programs as needed

Qualification

Lean manufacturingOperations strategyManufacturing oversightSupply chain optimizationTechnology integrationQuality managementFinancial oversightTeam leadershipRisk managementContinuous improvementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field

10+ years of management/executive-level operations experience in multi-site, low-to-moderate volume/high-mix lean manufacturing environments

Exemplary executive presence with strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and team leadership/development skills; ability to set and enforce high performance standards

'Can-do' attitude as a cross-functional partner thriving in dynamic, entrepreneurial, high-growth, multi-site settings

Mastery in business transformation using lean principles

Proven ability to implement and integrate technology platforms

Working knowledge of modern ERP systems (preferably Global Shop Solutions) and CRM systems (preferably HubSpot)

Proficiency in manufacturing planning, yield analysis, Kaizen events, structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and statistical process control

Skill in managing complexity through influence

Track record of profitably scaling capital-intensive businesses

Prior platform integration experience