Production and Planning Manager

Natus Medical Incorporated•San Diego, CA

53d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production & Planning Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in our San Diego cleanroom facility. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 30 employees, ensuring efficient production workflows, adherence to regulatory standards, and optimization of processes in a highly controlled environment. This role requires a leader who brings both strategic oversight and hands-on operational experience-someone who thrives on accountability, precision, and collaboration while promoting the company's values and culture.

Requirements

Level 8 qualification in Business, Management, Production, Engineering/Science, or a related discipline is an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in production supervision or management within a cleanroom environment (pharmaceutical, semiconductor, medical device, or biotechnology).
Strong knowledge of cleanroom classifications, contamination control, and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP, FDA).
Proven experience in production planning, capacity management, and scheduling within an ERP/MRP environment.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
Effective communicator who can collaborate across all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day production operations in the clean-room, maintaining efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Own and manage the complete production planning process, including capacity analysis, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet delivery timelines.
Develop, review, and adjust production plans and schedules in collaboration with Supply Chain, Customer Operations, and Procurement to balance demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.
Implement and maintain production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure material availability and alignment with production needs.
Maintain accurate data and timely updates in ERP/MRP systems to support effective planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Lead and manage a team of approximately 30 employees within the clean-room environment.
Review staffing requirements, conduct interviews, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
Assign and direct work, evaluate performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve issues promptly and fairly in collaboration with HR.
Foster a high-morale culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production areas and regularly assess performance against targets.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve recurring production issues and drive operational excellence.
Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.
Ensure environmental, health, and safety practices are followed consistently across operations.
Collaborate with departments including Supply Chain, Customer Operations, Quality, Facilities, IT, HR, and Finance to ensure smooth communication and coordination.
Prepare regular production and planning reports that highlight performance against plan, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization metrics.
Uphold and promote the Natus Neuro culture, embedding the North Star and Guiding Principles throughout daily operations.