Production Manager

About the role

The Production Manager will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of production systems, facility layouts, and operational processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. They will also manage and develop engineering, production, and logistics teams, collaborate with executive leadership, quality, engineering, sales, and customers to optimize manufacturing processes, support new business, and meet customer requirements. The position requires strategic leadership for all engineering, production, and logistics operations to comply with applicable customer needs and FDA, ISO13485, and ISO14971 regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all engineering, production, and logistics operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of production systems, facility layouts, and operational processes.
• Manage and develop engineering, production, and logistics teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and budget oversight.
• Oversee the planning, procurement, installation, and validation of manufacturing equipment, utilities, and processing technologies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, quality, engineering, sales, and customers to optimize manufacturing processes, support new business, and meet customer requirements.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and the achievement of safety, quality, productivity, and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred. Around 5 years of experience leading engineering or production teams, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, CAD software, ERP systems, and basic statistical analysis tools.
• Communication Skills: Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers and leadership.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with experience analyzing data, identifying root causes, and making informed decisions using statistical methods.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, use hands for routine tasks, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs., and distinguish colors when required.
• Work Environment: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, chemicals, fumes, and moderate noise. Safe handling of chemicals is required.

Benefits

• Salary and bonus potential shall be commensurate with education and experience.
• We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including employer supported health insurance, dental, and retirement.
• Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental, Health and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off.

Ability to Relocate

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person