Lean Manufacturing Manager – Fabrication Cell

Avalign Technologies•Greenwood, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role puts you in the driver’s seat of our fabrication operation, managing a best-in-class fabrication cell. You will be responsible for turning a complex schedule into smooth, predictable flow, coaching teams across multiple shifts, maintaining quality, and ensuring fast-paced operations. The day involves cross-shift huddles, posting daily work assignments, confirming staffing, and setting targeted overtime. You will conduct Layered Process Audits, launch fixes, and escalate issues as needed. You will also coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering on tooling concerns, adjust plans to maintain lead-times, document coaching notes, update attendance records, and debrief leadership.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in biomedical/medical device and/or military settings.
8+ years across industry, military, and/or related roles (manufacturing, quality, logistics); equivalent blends of education/experience considered.
Leadership experience preferred (military leadership counts).
Self-starter, fast learner, dependable communicator, and team-first mindset.
Proven ability to plan and execute work across teams and shifts.

Responsibilities

Production schedules across all shifts, including posting daily assignments, setting overtime, and aligning staffing and cross-training plans.
Day-to-day compliance with Avalign requirements and FDA QSR; ensure team members are trained in GMP, EHS, and Quality Systems.
Quality discipline: spot checks, 5S audits, and Layered Process Audits; initiate corrections and verify effectiveness.
Continuous improvement initiatives aimed at throughput, first-pass yield, and safety.
Flow management: identify constraints and remove barriers to maintain planned lead-times through the manufacturing cell.
People leadership for hourly operators and team leads: interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, rewards, and discipline.
Accurate time, attendance, and documentation, along with fair, consistent problem resolution.
Serving as the department point person for Facilities, Maintenance, HR, Quality, and Engineering; provide manufacturing feedback to the Engineering Change process.
Daily production review walks; drive corrective actions and escalate when needed.