Vice President of Operations
LightForce Orthodontics · Onsite in Wilmington, Massachusetts
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 31 days LightForce Orthodontics's roles stay open a median of 41 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of LightForce Orthodontics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at LightForce Orthodontics
- high 6 stale, 1 reposted of 14 open
- Hiring momentum
- 22 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from LightForce Orthodontics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for LightForce Orthodontics.
About this role
The Vice President of Operations at LightForce will lead the scaling of a digital, 3D-printed medtech manufacturing operation, transforming it into a world-class production system. This role involves developing manufacturing strategies, ensuring production performance, driving automation, and building a high-performing organization while maintaining compliance with FDA regulations. The VP will work closely with the executive team and oversee a growing team, focusing on quality and efficiency in production processes.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of LightForce Orthodontics as an employer.
What you need
- 12+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership
- Significant experience in an FDA-regulated medical-device environment
- Track record of scaling a manufacturing organization
- Deep knowledge of FDA Quality System requirements and ISO 13485
- Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, automation, and process engineering
- Financial fluency to manage significant CapEx/OpEx budgets
Nice to have
- Technical degree preferred
What you get
- Unlimited PTO for exempt employees
- 12 paid holidays per year plus 3 paid volunteer days
- Generous premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan and paid parental leave
- Fringe lifestyle benefit
- Everyday perks like snacks and coffee in office
Worth weighing
- Role requires a builder mentality, not just maintenance
- Expectations for hands-on involvement in production issues
- Vague details on specific technologies or processes used
- No salary listed
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Listed by LightForce Orthodontics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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