MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Great People Making Lifesaving Products

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher level assemblies.

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines.  Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

Opportunity for Impact: 

In this role you will define, plan and organize production activities including scheduling, customer delivery, quality, budgets, operational policies and procedures and employee supervision for one or more production teams. You are responsible for team member hiring, development, communications, and performance management. Oversee and monitor production quality, reliability, and efficiency. Identify, recommend, communicate and implement production improvements including processes/methods and working conditions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage manufacturing operations including production, scheduling, prioritization, inventory, expense management, staff planning, hiring, development, communication, and performance management.

• Promote team members’ safety and welfare; perform employee hiring, development, communications, and performance management responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and practices.

• Communicate goals to team members and provide timely feedback on achievement.

• Ensure all controls are in place to meet FDA, GMP, ISO, OSHA, and EPA requirements.

• Develop strategic plans, including annual operating budgets, to support Corporate and Divisional long range strategic plans.

• Ensure all production training certifications are maintained and current.

• Manage line flow layouts, new production equipment ergonomics, ergonomic process flow review activities, on-line material storage techniques, and overall production space utilization.

• Plan and coordinate production flow changes to achieve optimal production throughput.

• Coordinate communication between departments to manage manufacturing flow and shipping schedules.

• Plan and execute lean manufacturing requirements using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material and personnel.

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Business Development, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other areas to ensure understanding of and adherence to customer contract agreements and to prevent obstacles with products, tooling/fixtures, and deadlines.

• Stay informed about new manufacturing technologies and equipment to ensure high quality output, production efficiency, and cost competitiveness.

• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This role requires:

• Associates degree or equivalent certification in a manufacturing or closely related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of manufacturing and assembly experience including:
  • Working directly with assembly and manufacturing equipment and/or hands-on assembly in an environment closely related to Company manufacturing procedures and requirements.
  • Involvement with daily production flow and quality control operations including planning, staffing, training and rotation, inventory coordination, and troubleshooting to ensure manufacturing outcomes achieve specified requirements.
  • Involvement with strategic planning, budgeting, and multi-function coordination to ensure manufacturing activities align with overall Company objectives.
  • Using electronic devices and computing systems including Microsoft Office and manufacturing software applications.
• Two years’ supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement
• Nortech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Substance Free Workplace

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

The pay range for this role is $90,000 - $119,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and other candidate qualifications.

Salary : $90,000 - $119,000