Senior Manager, Production

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Position Summary

We are seeking an inspiring and hands-on Production Manager to lead our make-to-order manufacturing organization. The successful candidate will build and develop a high-performing Production organization through visible shopfloor leadership, people development, Lean management, and operational excellence.

This role is expected to create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration while delivering outstanding performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic leader who enjoys spending time on the shopfloor, develops people, and builds sustainable management systems rather than relying on short-term solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership & People
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing Production organization.
• Develop shift leaders, supervisors, and frontline leaders through structured coaching, mentoring, feedback, and capability-building initiatives that strengthen leadership effectiveness and organizational readiness.
• Create an engaging, inclusive, and performance-oriented work environment that promotes ownership, teamwork, respect, continuous learning, and employee retention..
• Maintain a strong and visible presence on the manufacturing floor, leading through observation, engagement, coaching, and real-time problem solving while reinforcing safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Build a sustainable leadership pipeline within the Production organization.
• Lead complex operational problem solving through structured root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of accountability by establishing performance expectations, monitoring results, addressing performance gaps, and recognizing achievement.
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Lead daily Production operations to consistently achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People objectives.
• Deploy and sustain Lean Daily Management, including Tier Meetings, Gemba Walks, Visual Management, and Leader Standard Work.
• Drive sustainable improvements in OTIF, OEE, productivity, quality, and scrap reduction.
• Use KPIs and structured problem solving to continuously improve operational performance.
• Build robust production systems that support long-term operational excellence
  
  

Operational Transformation

• Lead manufacturing transformation initiatives that improve organizational capability and operational performance.
• Support industrialization projects and new manufacturing technologies.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement utilizing Lean manufacturing principles, employee engagement, and data-driven problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Simplify workflows while increasing flexibility, efficiency, and employee engagement.
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Build strong partnerships with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions.
• Promote proactive communication, transparency, and shared accountability across departments.
• Support new product introductions, process improvements, and strategic site initiatives.
• Act as a collaborative business partner supporting overall site performance.
  
  

Operational Management

• Define, monitor, and review KPIs related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Employee Engagement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Optimize production resources while balancing customer expectations and operational priorities.
• Support budget achievement through productivity improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
  
  

Management Responsibilities

This position manages the following positions on a daily basis.

Direct management of Production Leaders.

Responsible for building an engaged, accountable, and high-performing Production organization.



Physical Attributes (If Applicable)

• Production environment will include working with concentrated acid mixtures, Aluminum oxide blasting media, and medium pressure abrasive blasting equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb without restrictions.
• Requires manual dexterity and ability to manipulate small objects.
• Must gain certification as an OSHA Hazmat First Responder within 12 months of job placement.
• Must be able to travel internationally
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading Production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience developing frontline leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational transformation initiatives.
• Practical Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Medical Device manufacturing.
• Experience in Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, Food, Automotive or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• CNC machining experience.
• Experience with ERP/MES systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred but not required).
  
  

Salary: $120,000 - $135,000/Annually. The final pay for this position will vary based on geographic location and candidate experience relative to what the company reasonably anticipates for this position.

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
  
  

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States : Mansfield (TX)

Travel Percentage: 0%

Requisition ID: 21764

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