Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager at Avalign is responsible for leading a department or Value Stream, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and driving continuous improvement projects. This role requires a minimum of 6 years of combined industry and/or military experience, with a preference for 3+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all production Team Members within a department or Value Stream.
• Maintain all time, attendance, and disciplinary action records for each direct report in a timely manner.
• Ensure team members are up to date and trained to perform assigned functions within Master Control.
• Responsible for day-to-day compliance and adherence to Avalign and FDA quality system requirements.
• Manufacturing point person for product and process knowledge for department or Value Stream.
• Point person for department or Value Stream for Maintenance, HR, Quality and Engineering.
• Ensure product flows at established lead-times through manufacturing cell.
• Lead daily production review walk. Drive corrections to solve issues and escalate when needed.
• Ensure management is informed of all significant developments regarding the operation.
• Set production plans for department across all shifts.
• Set overtime needs.
• Set cross-training plans across all shifts using training matrix method.
• Ensure key constraints are managed and properly staffed.
• Set direction and drive accountability for off shift supervision on production, staffing and quality needs.
• Responsible for recruitment, development, promotion, and disciplinary actions of hourly Team Members.
• Responsible for overall performance management for hourly Team Members, including preparing and delivering annual performance reviews.
• Perform spot quality checks, 5S audits, Layered Process Audits.
• Help drive/lead continuous improvement projects.

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree a plus. Minimum of 6 years combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience; or 8 years of combined industry, military and/or related (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics) experience.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of company products, processes, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Competencies: Flexibility to re-prioritize tasks as needs change with strong time management skills; Demonstrated ability in coaching, counseling, motivating, training, recognizing, and communicating objectives; Ability to work in a team environment within the organization unit, across departments and multiple shifts; Basic understanding of quality systems; Analytical and problem-solving abilities; Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Professional appearance; Organized and detail-oriented; Strong work ethic and dependable; Team-oriented and motivated; Excellent time-management, documentation, and organizational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Exceptional public speaking skills; Exceptional computer skills; Medical device experience a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience; or 8 years of combined industry, military and/or related (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics) experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: None required.

Skills

• Leadership
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Training and Development
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• Quality Systems
• Lean Manufacturing

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Grossly generous 401(k) with company match
• Great employee referral bonus program
• Free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Schedule

Temperature controlled environment.