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Director, Manufacturing

Nova Pneuma, Inc.

Fremont, CA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Data Analysis, Federal Laws and Regulations, Industry Standards, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Software, Mentoring, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Control, Production Costing, Production Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Six Sigma, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technology Analysis, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Fremont, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary

Oversee all production operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met while aligning with company goals. Manage staff, budgets and schedules, implement lean manufacturing and ensure compliance with regulations. Key duties include improving production, reducing costs and driving technical improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Operation Oversight: Manage the manufacturing department, focusing on production, performance and quality standards.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-range operating goals, budgets, and expansion efforts as needed.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor manufacturing employees; manage schedules and performance.
  • Efficiency & Quality: Implement Lean Manufacturing Principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with federal/state safety regulations and industry-specific standards (e.g., cGMP).
  • Inventory & Resource Management: Oversee production schedules and resource allocation to meet delivery targets.
  • Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely available of materials.
  • Ensure the proper maintenance and operability of manufacturing equipment

Skills required

  • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of manufacturing software, technologies and data analysis to monitor KPI’s
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong project management skills

Education and experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related field
  • Master’s degree or MBA in a related discipline is highly desirable
  • 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership
  • Proven track record of implementing process improvements

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Potentially prolonged periods standing
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
  • Must be willing to travel

About the Company

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Nova Pneuma, Inc.