Senior Manager, Production

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Production is responsible for the accomplishment of the production schedule through the manufacturing of high quality products on time and at budgeted cost. This will be achieved by providing production leadership and through the coordination of working with key cross function departments including; Molding, Materials Management, Maintenance, etc. The Senior Manager will regularly interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers, requiring the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship. This role also coordinates activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, lot control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material). The role requires actively demonstrating support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Bachelor’s degree required
8+ years of experience in Manufacturing leadership
A minimum of 4 years of high volume manufacturing related experience in a manufacturing facility with demonstrated skills in effective management, planning, supervision, administration, and associate relations.
Comprehensive knowledge of technical service practices, processes, procedures, and production support activities including efficiency levels and productivity standards.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively work with diverse groups of people.
Demonstrated success in implementing large-scale improvements and changes in complex and diverse environments.
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and business control software (Oracle).
Ability to manage projects and activities in multiple locations with diverse groups of people.
Strong leadership and motivational skills and the ability to develop leadership qualities in others.
Ability to coordinate and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
Well-developed analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes.

Nice To Haves

Prefer background in Injection Molding and/or Medical Device manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Accomplish the production schedule through the manufacturing of high quality products on time and at budgeted cost.
Provide production leadership and coordinate with key cross-functional departments (Molding, Materials Management, Maintenance, etc.).
Participate with peers, superiors, and subordinates in achieving key metrics that drive performance and improvements.
Participate in the development of key departmental metrics.
Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Production leadership in the department.
Ensure all personnel are trained with the necessary competencies to perform assigned work.
Assure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Maintain personnel per the budgeted headcount.
Review and approve personnel changes in the department including hiring, firing, discipline, transfers, and promotions.
Provide leadership in Employee Safety.
Anticipate and react to shortages of materials, equipment problems, and personnel concerns to avoid negative impact on production goals and objectives.
Support process improvements, meet or exceed cost reduction goals, and develop programs for implementation.
Assume leadership role in the identification and resolution of various problems affecting production.
Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements (FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC, Company policies).
Demonstrate support through solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.