Director, Manufacturing

Argon Medical Devices Inc•Athens, TX

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of production, maintenance, and machine shop departments to meet manufacturing goals. This role focuses on improving systems, processes, and resource utilization to drive productivity, quality, and efficiency. The Director will serve as a key member of the facility leadership team and collaborate across departments to ensure successful manufacturing outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution required.
Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments required.
Proven experience leading manufacturing teams and implementing improvement methodologies (Lean, Kanban, 5S, Visual Manufacturing) required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in FDA-regulated environments or ISO-certified operations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct manufacturing activities to meet objectives related to safety, quality, service, cost and inventory.
Collaborate with purchasing, planning, engineering and quality teams to ensure seamless operations and effective resource utilization.
Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency and labor productivity.
Ensure cGMP-compliant production and maintain a strong focus on quality and regulatory compliance.
Participate in facility-level meetings and share best practices on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Provide monthly input into labor, spending, and absorption forecasts.
Supervise and support production teams through frontline leadership and technical guidance.
Partner with Quality and Engineering to ensure adherence to specifications, drawings, and production documentation.
Evaluate and implement improved manufacturing methods, layouts, and workflows.
Analyze staffing needs, space utilization, and equipment layout to optimize manufacturing flow.
Provide key inputs to management related to production timelines, labor needs, and cost projections.
Collaborate across departments to align manufacturing with company objectives.
Mentor and develop supervisory personnel through training, feedback, and career development support.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coaching and developing employees.
Planning, scheduling, and reviewing work.
Conducting performance evaluations.
Participating in hiring and onboarding.
Managing disciplinary actions, including terminations.
Overseeing salary and compensation decisions within scope.