Graphic Case Production Manager

Globus Medical•Limerick, PA

About The Position

Branch Medical Group, a subsidiary of Globus Medical Inc., manufactures implants for spinal and orthopedic applications and designs the instrumentation cases that house them. The Graphic Case Production Manager directly manages supervisors and team leads in the Graphic Case department. The role improves operational efficiency by applying accepted machining and manufacturing methods and ensuring employees and machines are effectively engaged. The manager works with the department, vendors, and upper management to ensure graphic cases meet company standards and are shipped on time. The position manages sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations, coordinates cross-departmental shift plans, and ensures off-shift teams meet production goals. It also drives quality, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives; supports preventive maintenance planning; and helps ensure compliance with environmental requirements, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations. The manager estimates production times, staffing needs, and costs, and coordinates with functional management, engineering, and other staff on manufacturing capabilities and production schedules. The role requires substantial medical-device manufacturing and leadership experience, including experience with sheet metal fabrication, employee development, and implementing change. Physical demands include sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, lifting up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, and the specified visual abilities.

Requirements

10 or more years of manufacturing experience within the medical device industry.
5 or more years of leadership experience, including training, developing, disciplining, reviewing, and motivating employees.
5 or more years of experience leading and implementing change in a manufacturing environment.
High school diploma required.
Experience with sheet metal fabrication.
Demonstrated high performance in current and previous positions.
Working knowledge of computers and computer systems.
Initiative and motivation to drive change and exceed expectations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Statistical knowledge and ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects.
Solid understanding of manufacturing principles, including process, information, and material flow.
Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Self-starter.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including specified lifting and visual abilities.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage sheet metal fabrication and assembly operations for Graphic Cases.
Create cross-departmental shift plans that support effective communication of tasks, goals, and shift-performance expectations.
Ensure off-shift departments proactively work toward the goals and objectives in daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
Ensure building security by enforcing facility policies.
Demonstrate positive leadership through employee engagement and open communication.
Apply general manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Drive quality initiatives to minimize and eliminate scrap, rejects, and non-conformances.
Immediately elevate issues beyond the role’s scope of execution.
Coordinate with Facilities to schedule equipment downtime for preventive maintenance during second shift.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental legislation by identifying, assessing, and reporting or resolving environmental problems.
Communicate honestly, professionally, and respectfully with coworkers and management, and demonstrate effective listening.
Remain flexible with time and scheduling to ensure availability to Globus as circumstances warrant.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to inform senior management decisions.
Coordinate with functional management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related considerations.
Follow the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, the MedTech Code, and other company policies.
Complete introductory and annual compliance training and maintain knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations in the United States and internationally.
Represent the company professionally and uphold ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.