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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Global manufacturer of orthopedic implant components

Operations Director - Site Director

Full-Time
$172.6k - $265.7k/yr+ Quarterly bonus + 401(k) company match
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, MBA
Santa Ana, CA, USA
In PersonSome travel is required, approximately 10%.
Manufacturing & Production Operations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 7 years of experience leading a cross-functional organization and/or developing two-discipline functional excellence.
  • At least 5 years of increasing responsibility leading hourly and salaried professional organizations.
  • At least 5 years of experience growing a business, profit center, cost center, or program management experience.
  • At least 3 years of leadership experience within a machining environment.
  • Demonstrated results in developing talent, organizational strategies, and management systems in a high-revenue-growth environment.
  • Extensive experience in the manufacturing industry and operational functions.
  • Subject-matter expertise in problem solving and decision-making and critical thinking.
  • Extensive communication, change leadership, leadership, and business acumen experience.
  • Working experience in the manufacturing regulatory environment, lean manufacturing, and training.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and provide proof of eligibility through E-Verify.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening based on position requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Lead strategy and execution across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and customer fulfillment.
  • Own full P&L responsibility for the site and report to the Vice President of Operations.
  • Champion operational excellence, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  • Build customer relationships, understand customer needs, and grow strategic partnerships.
  • Align cross-functional teams around performance objectives and corporate priorities.
  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and internal quality standards.
  • Drive site-level strategy, execution, and financial performance.
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams across direct and matrixed functions.
  • Build and manage production systems, capacity planning, and labor models.
  • Partner with commercial teams to grow customer relationships and business volume.
  • Embed quality, safety, and compliance into operational processes.
  • Establish scalable infrastructure to support future growth and customer needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing.
  • Exposure to integrated business planning, quality system deployment, and lean manufacturing in an industrial setting.
  • Experience with best practices in global manufacturing.
  • Master of Business Administration degree.

About the company

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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides end-to-end manufacturing services for orthopedic implants. It partners with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to handle the full process—from initial design and precision manufacturing to applying coatings and final packaging—so OEMs can streamline their supply chains for hip, knee, and spinal implants. The company differentiates itself by acting as a global, behind‑the‑scenes supplier with an integrated suite of capabilities, enabling a one‑stop source for implant components and related services. Orchid’s goal is to be a global leader in orthopedic manufacturing by delivering reliable, scalable components and processes that power the orthopedic industry.

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Headquarters

Mason, Michigan

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Tecomet and Orchid closed their merger on May 14, 2026.
  • Andreas Weller now leads the combined company, accelerating integration and customer coordination.
  • The company plans investments in advanced manufacturing, automation, and capacity expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Integration across 24 sites invites quality failures, delayed deliveries, and customer defections.
  • The Tecomet name replaces Orchid, erasing brand equity with medtech OEM procurement teams.
  • A failed integration at Orchid would hand Medtronic, Stryker, and Zimmer Biomet leverage to switch suppliers.

What makes Orchid Orthopedic Solutions unique

  • Orchid built deep orthopedic specialization across hips, knees, spine, trauma, extremities, and dental.
  • Tecomet merger adds precision machining, additive manufacturing, forging, casting, and sterile packaging.
  • Ten Orchid facilities across the U.S., U.K., and Switzerland created a resilient MedTech footprint.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Comprehensive benefit package

Company News

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2026
Tecomet and Orchid merge to create global MedTech and aerospace manufacturing platform

Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions have completed their merger, creating a global manufacturing platform serving MedTech and aerospace and defence customers. The combined company will operate under the Tecomet name, with Andreas Weller serving as CEO. The merged entity operates 24 manufacturing locations across multiple countries, offering capabilities including precision machining, additive manufacturing, forging, casting and advanced finishing. The combination aims to provide customers with more comprehensive manufacturing services, expanded design capabilities and a more resilient global supply base. Integration will be phased to minimise disruption whilst maintaining focus on safety, quality, regulatory compliance and on-time delivery. The company plans to invest in advanced manufacturing, automation and operational excellence to support long-term customer growth and innovation.

ODT Magazine
Jul 18th, 2023
Orchid welcomes Scott Shankle as Chief quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer

Orchid welcomes Scott Shankle as Chief quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer.