Device Area Lead

HIGHRES BIOSOLUTIONS INC•Beverly, MA

10h•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Devices Area Lead is responsible for day-to-day leadership of the Devices manufacturing area, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of production schedules. This role provides direct leadership to Technicians, owns schedule performance, drives accountability, and partners cross-functionally to meet delivery, quality, and operational goals. The position requires flexibility, strong floor presence, and a high level of ownership to support business needs.

Requirements

10+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask, re-prioritize quickly, and remain professional in high-pressure situations.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and hold teams accountable.
Solid understanding of manufacturing methods, equipment, and processes; ability to maintain technical credibility on the floor.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision while aligning with broader operational goals.
Willingness to support business needs outside of normal routines when required.

Nice To Haves

ISO 9001 preferred experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Devices manufacturing area to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
Directly manage, Lead Technicians, and Device Technicians I, II, and III.
Own production schedule execution: identify risks early and implement corrective actions to maintain commitments.
Maintain strong leadership presence on the production floor, particularly during peak workload periods, schedule recovery efforts, and critical builds.
Develop and maintain technician work schedules aligned with production priorities.
Partner with the Production Scheduling Manager to resource projects and provide build estimates.
Approve timecards, PTO, expense reports, and other administrative items.
Demonstrate flexibility in work hours to support business needs, customer commitments, and operational priorities when required.
Serve as the primary escalation point for Devices manufacturing issues and proactively resolve production floor challenges.
Monitor productivity, workmanship, and performance; provide regular feedback, coaching, and development support to team members.
Ensure supervisors maintain clean, organized, and safe work cells; enforce 5S, tool control, and housekeeping standards.
Ensure production whiteboards, metrics, and visual management tools are accurate and up to date.
Track and support Operations KPIs; establish and review Devices Manufacturing KPIs with the Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, efficiency, quality, and cost.
Lead root cause analysis for quality issues, schedule slips, and productivity gaps; ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Ensure all technicians follow written procedures and that procedures are visible and adhered to during production activities.
Review and approve manufacturing records and documentation.
Maintain a safe work environment; report and follow up on accidents and near misses.
Order and manage floor stock materials as needed.
Support audits, customer visits, and leadership reviews as required.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting production.
Travel approximately 10% as required.