Production Manager - OS

About the role

Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of production activities in the designated areas in Oceanside to manufacture high-quality components at optimum cost and in accordance with customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing and managing optimization of manufacturing efficiencies.
• Plan and coordinate production activities to obtain optimum utilization of personnel, direct materials, and equipment to meet department targets (OTD/CM, etc.).
• Advises Management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Set appropriate expectations of labor scheduling requirements against expected production output.
• Plan and prioritize production activities to minimize downtimes and disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Leads, manages, and coaches production team to achieve a high performing team.
• Responsible for timely performance feedback and annual reviews.
• Exercise strong judgment in managing production levels, setting operational priorities, overseeing processes, and resolving employee-related matters.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Drive measurable process improvements through hands-on use of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Able to support and lead Kaizen and lean projects within the area of responsibility.
• Manage processes in a changing environment and acts as a change champion to influence positive outcomes.
• Champions a proactive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring all team members follow established safety standards.
• Collaborates and works closely with other functional areas such as Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, HR, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field. (Essential)
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably servicing the Medical Device Industry. (Essential)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity/role. (Essential)
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver measurable improvements in throughput, cost, quality, safety, and overall operational performance. (Essential)
• Working practical knowledge in progressive management technologies such as Lean Manufacturing, JIT, MRP, and ERP. (Essential)
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement (CI) experience with hands-on application of Lean, Six Sigma, and the DMAIC methodology. (Essential)
• Strong understanding of safety regulations (OSHA), quality systems such as ISO, and operational KPI management including OEE, FPY, and OTD. (Essential)
• Lean Six Sigma Certification. (Desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications. (Essential)
• Familiarity with IFS ERP. (Desirable)

Pay & schedule

• Salary range: $95,000–$115,000
• Onsite position at the Company's Oceanside facility
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the site (Essential)
• Prolonged periods of sitting at work working on computers (Essential)
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time (Essential)
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to inspect products and machinery (Essential)