Associate Production Manager

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

3d•$85,000 - $161,500•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is seeking an Associate Production Manager to join our growing operations team in Arden Hills, Minnesota. With general guidance from functional management, this role provides leadership to a team focused on advancing safety, quality and productivity while supporting business unit demand. The Associate Production Manager identifies and analyzes problems, develops solutions and drives execution. This role provides guidance on employee development, performance and productivity, while communicating team achievements and metrics to organizational leadership. Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory role within a production or operations environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams.
Proven ability to drive team performance against organizational goals and metrics.
Experience fostering an inclusive and high-performing work environment.
Experience coaching and developing direct reports.
Experience ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean manufacturing and operational excellence principles.
Project management experience.
Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
Experience in medical device manufacturing.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop business unit strategy and ensure projects are resourced to drive improvements in safety, quality, service and cost.
Implement staffing plans by identifying resource needs, preparing justifications and coordinating hiring processes with Human Resources.
Develop direct reports through training, performance management, coaching and formal evaluations.
Monitor daily operations and provide direction to exempt, nonexempt and entry-level employees to achieve departmental goals.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders by responding to requests and explaining processes and procedures.
Interpret and implement policies impacting the assigned organizational unit.
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, including FDA, BSI and EEO standards.
Develop and manage work schedules based on priorities, workload and available resources.
Maintain personnel records, including schedules, time off and leave tracking.
Perform individual contributor responsibilities as needed.
Ensure appropriate resources are placed to maintain Quality System compliance and adherence to the Boston Scientific Quality Policy.
Promote a work environment aligned with the Quality Policy and Quality System. Foster an inclusive workplace that enables all employees to contribute to their full potential.
Manage budgets and oversee functional activities, projects or operational areas as required.
Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable company and regulatory requirements.