Production Manager

Opportunity:

The Production Manager role will initially focus on the production leadership of an FDA Class III medical device currently in production and ramping for a strategic OEM of ours.  The Production Manager will focus on adherence to released processes, meeting production demand, continuous improvement, team leadership and talent development, scalability of a complex manufacturing process, and collaboration across all disciplines. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide total cell leadership in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, quality, delivery, cost.
• Direct process improvement programs and provide process method excellence
• Lead cell to achieving goals in process improvement, delivered quality and cost reduction
• Ensure communication of key business / customer issues to employees
• Direct the planning and manufacturing of production with support from Planners, Supply Chain, Quality, and other Operations resources
• Be responsible for meeting all established labor standards, quality, and delivery commitments
• Ensure assigned employees are aware/comply with all Arterex Mansfield MA, customer and applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Pursue Lean beliefs and processes to enhance product / process producibility and delivered quality requirements; own the visual metrics and promote a sustainable Lean culture
• Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership and direction of team
• Structure assigned organization and staff positions with personnel to accomplish business objectives
• Provide ongoing supervision and counseling for employees, guiding them in current positions and assisting with career development and training

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations related areas.  Experience may be considered in lieu for a formal degree.
• 10-15 years’ experience preferred in complex electromechanical product manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in medical device manufacturing environment (FDA QMSR, ISO 13485), preferably 10 years
• Cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred
• Implantable medical device experience beneficial
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate directly with strategic customers
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong lean manufacturing, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, and standard cost systems

On-Site/Remote Attendance:

This position requires 100% on-site attendance.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays 
• Additional Voluntary Benefits