Production Manager

Job Summary Oversee and manage the production output, implement the manufacturing strategy for productivity improvement, reduce scrap rate, minimize equipment downtime and ensure safety. Collaborate with leadership to develop supply chain strategy and lean initiatives to reduce cost of goods sold. Job Description Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day production operations across multiple shifts. Direct and coordinate all activities within the plant. Monitor implementation of plans and strategies. Resolve external business related complaints by maintaining liaison with local and Divisional Quality staff, and facility staff to investigate and resolve customer issues. Ensure a safe, clean and secure working environment by establishing and enforcing procedures, rules and regulations. Initiate fixed capital requests, monitor all production related safety and security systems and procedures on a regular basis. Work with staff to ensure information reported information is accurate and consistent with procedures and policies as developed by production and engineering. Respond to audit activities and use findings to improve operations. Monitor predetermined preventative maintenance measures designed to minimize equipment related downtime. Establish continuous improvement through lean and simple kaizen initiatives in production. Report production improvements and failures and recommend solutions. Establish Key Performance Indicators related to strategy that track progress. Minimize and resolve external business related complaints by maintaining liaison with local and Divisional Quality staff, and facility staff to investigate and resolve customer issues. Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies. Conduct semi-annually performance management for reports. Required Experience: Education Bachelors degree or HSD with 5 years of experience Work Experience 5 years’ experience in manufacturing and Supply Chain (high volume production & warehouse, etc.) environment. 5 years’ experience managing people including hiring, developing, motivating, and directing people as they work. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, AS400, and SAP. Preferred Experience Medical device experience Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.