Production Manager

$85,000 - $100,000/Yr

Biomerics - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Raleigh, NC

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Manager at Biomerics is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Mebane production facility, ensuring efficient production processes and high-quality output in the medical device manufacturing sector. This role involves managing production supervisors, coordinating with support departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly in plastic injection molding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with support departments to execute production to meet 3rd Day goals.
• Work with human resources to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel, and oversee training programs.
• Provide synergies enabling efficient operations, ensuring customer service requirements are met, leading to an optimum return on investment.
• Manage and support the Production Supervisors.
• Interact regularly with site leadership team and individual department heads to ensure that the company's manufacturing operations priorities are aligned with the overall company strategy.
• Provide leadership to ensure that each group has all the necessary resources to operate efficiently.
• Track production efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Drive the lean management of the operations through the shift start-up boards and daily meetings.
• Set standards and monitor team performance, provide performance feedback, write and conduct appraisals, recommend merit increases and promotions, and hold direct reports accountable to policies and performance throughout the year.
• Ensure full operational compliance with all site procedures and applicable regulations in collaboration with the maintenance department.
• Work with managers to improve employee engagement in safety, health, and environmental initiatives.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 3+ years' experience managing direct reports.
• Experience with Plastic Injection Molding.
• A bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent work experience is required.
• A Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) is preferred.
• Working experience within a regulated industry highly desired.
• ISO9001 and/or ISO13485 Quality Management System preferred.
• A thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing is required.
• Financial acumen, including understanding and responding appropriately to financial data.
• Demonstrated success in managing the workforce, conflict management, and working in a team environment.
• Advanced proficiency with business software (ERP, MS Office).

Nice-to-haves

• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred.
• Working experience within a regulated industry highly desired.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k