Manager, Manufacturing Job Listing at ICU Medical in Southington, CT (Job ID 24300196)

Description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for directing production activities that align with the production schedule to ensure on-time delivery of components. The Manufacturing Manager will coordinate with cross functional departments (Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Outside Services) to drive continuous improvement and ensure the highest quality product is manufactured in accordance with validated processes.

This position is 100% onsite at our Southington, CT manufacturing facility. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate with peers, superiors and subordinates in achieving objectives of quality, timely delivery of product and materials, planned cost and personnel relationships and development.
• Responsible for scheduling and directing the workforce.
• Responsible for maintaining department expenditures within approved budget.
• Analyze, summarize, and chart production key performance indicators.  Suggest and implement initiatives to improve KPIs.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement projects in coordination with Implementation Lead.
• Stay up to date and implement best in class practices.
• Interface with other departments on quality, financial and other matters
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Production Supervisors.
• Review and approve personnel changes in direct labor group including hiring, firing, discipline, transfers and promotions.
• Anticipate and react to shortage of materials, equipment problems and personnel concerns to avoid negative impact on production goals and objectives.
• Initiate process improvements, meet or exceed cost reduction goals and develop programs for implementation.
• Utilize effective judgment in notifying management of serious matters related to safety, personnel or operational deficiencies or emergencies.
• Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. These elements include FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, lot control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material).

·         Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

·         Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and OSHA regulations required.

·         Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

·         Ability to Communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written).

·         Ability to exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

·         Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of Oracle desired.

Education and Experience

·         High school diploma required.

·         Bachelor's degree preferred.

·         5+ years of experience required to include:

o   A minimum of 4 years of high-volume manufacturing related experience in manufacturing facility with demonstrated skills in effective management, planning, supervision, administration and associate relations. Prefer background in Medical Device manufacturing environment.

ICU Medical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.