Associate Supervisor, Field Operations

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Associate Supervisor, Field Operations

Location: Houston, TX (Greater than 10% Travel Required)

Company: VB Spine

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. We’re the largest privately held spine company and among the largest family-owned medical technology companies in the world, dedicated to innovation, surgeon partnerships, and improving patient outcomes in spine care. As an Associate Supervisor, Field Operations in our Operations function within the Spine division, you’ll lead daily operational and inventory excellence for an assigned U.S. distribution hub — with a focus on operations, sales support, and results — while building an engaged team and driving process improvements that enhance efficiency and the sales experience.

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What You’ll Do:

- Provide operational leadership to an assigned regional hub to achieve operational success while consistently supporting profitable sales growth
- Ensure on-time, complete, and accurate delivery of products to internal customers
- Support Commercial Operations and sales efforts by maintaining high productivity, controlling costs, and driving employee engagement
- Aid in the implementation of changes to operations strategy and processes that support business objectives
- Execute processes and utilize tools and systems aimed at improving operational efficiencies while integrating cost reduction strategies related to inventory
- Track and report on key metrics with a focus on inventory accuracy and freight for the respective region
- Lead regional branch operations employees by partnering with HR and Ops leadership to acquire top talent, create a performance-based culture, and develop a high-performing team
- Deliver agile responses to operational needs
- Promote compliance with VB Spine values and ethics

What You Bring:

- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience with no degree
- Experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, distribution, customer service, or inventory management preferred
- ERP / field inventory systems experience preferred
- Leadership experience a plus (formal or informal)
- Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft applications
- Familiarity with Spine implant systems and sales models preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Self-starting, self-motivating mindset
- Ability to apply technical applications to business processes
- Proven track record of process improvements based on sound problem-solving practices
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed

Why VB Spine?

We believe in growing talent from within. At VB Spine, step into a hands-on leadership role where you’ll build operational excellence at a regional hub, support local field teams, and help ensure the right products are available to support life-changing spinal procedures.

Compensation:

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $90,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, leadership experience, and market conditions.

Benefits include:

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company