Production Manager Jobs

Top company in the Upper Peninsula is industry is looking for a Production Manager to develop production systems associated with predictable and efficient manufacturing of for medical device products. This person will be leading and developing a team, implementing controlled production processes for a variety of manufacturing equipment, implementing of lean manufacturing techniques, and establishing a world class culture in the delivery of products that exceed customers’ expectations. Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the installation, relocation, and layout of new or existing production equipment & tooling.
• Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques (e.g. Standardized work, 5S, Production leveling, Point of Use, SMED, Kaizen)
• Develop, improve, and optimize production processes.
• Design, procure, and standardize optimal tooling to achieve high quality levels and lower overall process time.
• Document and create preventive maintenance plans for production equipment to optimize long-term capacity.
• Develop, create, and perform process validation activities for current and new production processes.
• Creation, implementation, and control of production processes for non-machining operations such as assembly, blasting, welding, laser marking and passivation.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of medical device manufacturing experience; 4 years of leadership experience in lean/progressive manufacturing techniques (lean six sigma certification preferred); Thorough understanding of FDA production and product development regulations; Competency with ERP applications, MS Office applications; Strong written and verbal presentation skills; and product management experience (timeline or Gantt-chart development).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, or other technical discipline