Manufacturing Lead

Confluent Medical Technologies•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to join its team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company develops and manufactures medical devices, with capabilities including Nitinol components, balloon-expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. The Manufacturing Lead serves as the designated team lead for assigned manufacturing areas during second-shift operations. The role coordinates staffing and production priorities, provides direction and support to manufacturing personnel, and serves as a key resource on the production floor to advance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. The lead also performs manufacturing operations and related support activities as needed and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and 5 or more years of related experience and/or leadership training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mechanical aptitude when working with equipment and tools.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Good computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
Ability to work second shift and overtime as required.
Familiarity with SDS documents and safety procedures.
Ability to use and read a variety of measuring devices, such as calipers, micrometers, and pin gages.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Medical device or medical products experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the designated Team Lead for assigned manufacturing areas during second-shift operations.
Coordinate daily staffing assignments and production priorities while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Provide work direction and support to manufacturing personnel.
Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training employees.
Monitor production performance and communicate priorities throughout the shift.
Escalate safety, quality, equipment, and staffing concerns as needed.
Ensure compliance with GMP, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues.
Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Facilitate effective shift pass-down communication.
Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Perform manufacturing operations and support activities as needed to meet production requirements.
Help drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.