Production Manager

Production Manager

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer's quality specifications for each product we produce.

The Production Manager provides leadership for all production team members within a department or value stream. Responsible for creation and achievement of production schedules and posting of daily work assignments. Serve as the driver behind quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale in the department or value stream.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership for all production team members within a department or value stream.
• Maintain all time, attendance, and disciplinary action records for each direct report in a timely manner.
• Ensure team members are up to date and trained to perform assigned functions within master control.
• Responsible for day-to-day compliance and adherence to Avalign and FDA quality system requirements.
• Manufacturing point person for product and process knowledge for department or value stream.
• Point person for department or value stream for maintenance, HR, quality and engineering.
• Ensure product flows at established lead-times through manufacturing cell.
• Lead daily production review walk. Drive corrections to solve issues and escalate when needed.
• Ensure management is informed of all significant developments regarding the operation.
• Set production plans for department across all shifts. Set overtime needs.
• Set cross-training plans across all shifts using training matrix method.
• Ensure key constraints are managed and properly staffed.
• Set direction and drive accountability for off shift supervision on production, staffing and quality needs.
• 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.
• Perform spot quality checks, 5S audits, Layered Process Audits.
• Help drive/lead continuous improvement projects.

What You'll Need:

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma required, Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience; or 8 years of combined industry, military and/or related (general manufacturing, quality, or logistics) experience.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3+ years leadership experience preferred; may include military leadership experience.

Competencies/Essential Functions:

• Knowledge of company products, processes, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Flexibility to re-prioritize tasks as needs change with strong time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching, counseling, motivating, training, recognizing, and communicating objectives.
• Ability to work in a team environment within the organization unit, across departments and multiple shifts.
• Basic understanding of quality systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong work ethic and dependable
• Team-oriented and motivated
• Excellent time-management, documentation, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional public speaking skills
• Exceptional computer skills
• Medical device experience a plus but not required

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.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.