Production Manager I

Boston Scientific•Saint Paul, MN

5d•$99,100 - $188,300•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Scientific is searching for a Production Manager I to join our growing operations team. This role will be based in Arden Hills, MN. With general guidance from functional management, the Production Manager is responsible for providing team leadership to a group of employees committed to increased safety, quality and productivity. This role supports demand of the business unit. Identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions; provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues; and reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 4 years' of supervisory experience in a production/operations environment - an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Proven people leader skills with experience managing a large, diverse team
Ability to lead a team of employees in the achievement of organizational metrics and goals
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential
Experience in coaching and developing direct reports
Experience with monitoring/ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements). 
Thorough understanding of, and experience with, Good Manufacturing Practices
Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Principles
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Project Management experience
Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
Experience in Medical Device manufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop business unit strategy and ensure projects are resourced to drive improvement in safety, quality, service and cost.
Implement a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
Develop direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
Monitor daily work operations and provide direction to exempt, nonexempt and entry level staff to achieve unit or departmental goals.
Interact with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
Interpret and execute policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
Develop work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
Maintain personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
Perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units, if needed.
Assure that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the BSC Quality Policy.
Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations, where required.
Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements).