The **Production Manager, Fabrication **will provide leadership for all production Team Members within the fabriction department or Value Stream.

Responsible for creation and achievement of production schedules and posting of daily work assignments. Serve as the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery, and morale.

What You’ll Do:

Provide leadership for all production Team Members within the fabrication department or Value Stream, across all shifts.
Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Team Members. Maintain all time, attendance, and disciplinary action records for each direct report in a timely manner.
Responsible for day-to- day compliance and adherence to Avalign and FDA QSR requirements.
Perform spot quality checks, 5S audits, Layered Process Audits.
Help drive/ lead continuous improvement projects.
Ensure team members are up to date and trained to perform assigned functions, including, but not limited to the areas of GMP, EHS and Quality Systems.
Ensure management is informed of all significant developments regarding the operation.
Ensure key constraints are managed and properly staffed.
Ensure product flows at established lead-times through manufacturing cell.
Responsible for recruitment, development, promotion, and disciplinary actions of hourly Team Members.
Responsible for overall performance management for hourly Team Members, including preparing and delivering annual performance reviews.
Set direction and drive accountability for off shift supervision on production, staffing, and quality needs.
Manufacturing point person for product and process knowledge for department or Value Stream.
Point person for department or Value Stream for facilities, Maintenance, HR, Quality and Engineering.
Lead daily production review walk. Drive corrections to solve issues and escalate when needed.
Set production plans for departments across all shifts. Set overtime needs.
Set staffing needs for department.
Set cross training plans across all shifts.
Provides manufacturing feedback throughout the Engineering change process.
This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the non-exempt operators and team leads.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Complete interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

What You’ll Need:

High school diploma or general education (GED), bachelor’s degree preferred
Three or more years combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience.
Eight years of combined industry, military, and/or related (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics) experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
Leadership experience preferred, may include military leadership experience

What You Won’t Do:

Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Great 401(k) with company match
Generous employee referral bonus program
Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
Temperature controlled environment
Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

You should be proficient in:

Continuous Improvement
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Production Optimization
Operational Metrics & KPI Management
Production Planning & Scheduling