Associate Manager, Production (1st Shift M-T 6:00AM – 4:30PM)
Core
Daily management of 1st shift manufacturing operations including machining, processing, secondary ops, and patient-specific production to achieve quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
Role type
Associate Manager, Production (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Medical device components and patient-specific products
Domain
Medical device manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, production planning, WIP management, team coaching and development, compliance management, continuous improvement methodologies, staffing and labor management
Preferred skills
Machining and packaging experience, medical device industry background, structured problem-solving (A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA, 8-step), 6S implementation
Technologies
A3, 6S, Leader Standard Work (LSW)
Responsibilities
Lead 1st shift manufacturing operations, ensure compliance with work instructions and quality standards, execute Daily Management and Tier meetings, plan staffing and manage labor, drive continuous improvement, coach and develop team members, support quality systems with audits and training compliance, lead hiring and performance management
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC