Manufacturing Manager

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $100,000 To 130,000 Annually

This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team. If you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment, and want to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, this position is perfect for you.

About Us

We are a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. We are a technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. We continue to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through our Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service. Our products are FDA regulated and ISO certified.

About the Opportunity

As the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the assigned manufacturing department(s) including planning, coordinating and directing the processes resulting in Quality products. This position ensures that all employees and machines involved in the manufacturing process are adhering to the productivity, efficiency, and Quality standards of the organization. 

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Manages operations in assigned area to ensure the safe and timely completion of production schedules or department work by effectively utilizing people, equipment and materials.

• Ensures the team follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) with 100% conformance and high overall quality levels and on-time delivery schedules are maintained. 

• Supervises employee activities including overall performance management; training and development; analyzing and resolving work problems; initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve goals; and effective communication with associates.

• Reviews availability of parts or materials for department needs in the coming weeks. Notifies appropriate departments of potential shortages and suggests solutions. 

• Maintains safe working conditions in assigned area, continually works on safety awareness and enforces safety regulations.

• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet department schedules and goals, and cooperates with the Quality team to ensure all adjustments have been processed in the SOP’s and WI’s.

• Develops continuous process improvement and department efficiency including making recommendations to improve manufacturing methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment.

• Works with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance activities with department requirements and schedules.

• Actively participates with the entire Operation Team to support and implement initiatives. 

• Assists employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

• Assures the accurate and timely reporting of various records including employee time sheets, production reports, rework reports, check sheets, down time data, employee job transfers, etc.

• Communicates with other supervisors or managers as needed to coordinate activities of respective departments or areas. 

• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. 

• Develops high performing work teams and appropriate performance monitoring systems. 

• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What does it take to be successful?

• Five years’ management experience in a high volume, low automation assembly or light manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and techniques. 

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred. 

• Ability to lead, direct and motivate employees. 

• Management experience for staff levels greater than 20 FTE. 

• Demonstrated ability to develop SOP’s and ensure compliance to achieve top tier performance management. 

• Proven ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others, and delegate as needed.

• Advanced usage of Microsoft Excel to complete data analysis and generate graphical output for management. 

• Ability to establish and maintain a work environment/ climate of mutual respect, safety and cleanliness.

• Act as the area subject matter expert for internal and external audits. 

• Ability to successfully complete basic supervision course work and to utilize principles of the training.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate effectively and productively to all levels of employees. 

• Ability to work as a team member toward overall Company objectives.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information. This includes, but is not limited to: performance, illness, investigations and personal information.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.

• Basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure including whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

• Ability to use tools in a safe and proper manner.

• Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates is critical to success in this position. 

Our Awesome Benefits!

We offer exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, we are committed to ensuring the welfare of our employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:

• Health Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!

 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled VEVRAA Federal Contractor