Production Manager - Mansfield, MA

Production Manager – Mansfield, MA

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 MAX
Location: Mansfield, MA

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to provide leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations within a medical device production environment. This role is responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while driving process improvement and developing a strong Lean manufacturing culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall cell leadership to achieve goals related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Direct process improvement programs and manufacturing process excellence.
• Lead teams in achieving process improvement, quality, and cost-reduction objectives.
• Communicate key business and customer issues to employees.
• Direct production planning and manufacturing activities with support from Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Ensure labor standards, quality requirements, and delivery commitments are met.
• Ensure employees comply with company, customer, and applicable policies and procedures.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and develop a sustainable Lean culture.
• Own visual performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Select, hire, train, develop, and provide ongoing leadership to team members.
• Structure the organization and staffing to accomplish business objectives.
• Provide supervision, coaching, counseling, and career development support to employees.

Requirements

• Demonstrated medical device production management experience required.
• Experience with Class III implantable device manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with IQMS ERP preferred.
• Ability to present to customers.
• Ability to drive internal processes and coordinate resources within a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 10–15 years of experience preferred in complex electromechanical product manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, preferably 10 years.
• Cleanroom and open manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of production and inventory control and standard cost systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.