Production Manager

Our Elk River, MN client has an immediate need for a Production Manager role. In this position you will lead a dual shift operation of supervisors, leads, and manufacturing team members to meet manufacturing needs in a safe, quality focused way to hit production targets. This is a production setting that includes machining and etching so a candidate with strong attention to detail is a must. Mentoring and develop teams, some project management, and the ability to multi-task round out the essential needs for this role. General Purpose:Direct the activities of the manufacturing operations. Plans employee head count and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and focuses on continuous improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.Duties and Responsibilities:This position may participate in one or more of the following duties as directed by supervision or management.Plan day-to-day departmental operations, assign tasks to staff, authorizes overtime when necessary, and controls costs and product waste.Ensure all ISO quality standards and process procedures are maintained and adhere to decision matrix.Manage, coordinate, train, provide leadership, resolve disputes, and review the work of assigned staff.Evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements to methods and procedures in assigned areas.Act as liaison with other departments to facilitate material flow and prepare reports concerning assigned aspect of work.Work with Manufacturing Engineers and programmer in coding of equipment.Disposition of NCR''s and finding the root cause of non-conforming product.Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned anize tasks and communicate schedules and productions runs to team.Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.Determine and implement improvements to the production process.Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.Education/ExperienceBachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.5-7 years experience; previous manufacturing experience preferred; previous work in a medical device environment desired. Minimum of 3 years previous supervisory experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment.Knowledge/SkillsStrong working knowledge in many aspects of operations, quality standards, company policies and procedures as well as FDA guidelines and applications.General understanding of production administration functions. Ability to read blueprints.Ability to use micrometers, Vernier calipers, and other QA gauges.Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to shifting priorities.Strong problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.Ability to manage development programs across multiple locations and project teams.Familiar with the design controls, FDA regulation, and GMP practices, ISO requirements.Proven track record for project management.

Created: 2021-11-29