Production Manager

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to provide leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations within a medical device production environment. Direct production planning and manufacturing activities with support from Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to provide leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations within a medical device production environment. This role is responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while driving process improvement and developing a strong Lean manufacturing culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall cell leadership to achieve goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Direct process improvement programs and manufacturing process excellence.
• Lead teams in achieving process improvement, quality, and cost-reduction objectives.
• Communicate key business and customer issues to employees.
• Direct production planning and manufacturing activities with support from Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Ensure labor standards, quality requirements, and delivery commitments are met.
• Ensure employees comply with company, customer, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and develop a sustainable Lean culture.
• Own visual performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership to team members.
• Structure the organization and staffing to accomplish business objectives.
• Provide supervision, coaching, counseling, and career development support to employees.

Requirements

• Demonstrated medical device production management experience required.
• Experience with Class III implantable device manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with IQMS ERP preferred.
• Ability to present to customers.
• Ability to drive internal processes and coordinate resources within a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10 15 years of experience preferred in complex electromechanical product manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferably 10 years.
• Cleanroom and open manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of production and inventory control and standard cost systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.