.Summary of Position:The Production Manager is responsible for production staff in a hands-on leadership role, with the responsibility to provide oversight, supervision, and development employees in a team environment. The Production Manager is responsible for the execution of established work instructions, SOP's, equipment maintenance, cleaning and hygiene procedures used to produce finished goods product. Oversees training of new employees as it relates to manufacturing and related processes. Ensures documentation is completed for training. Production Manager is also responsible for oversight and assistance with all aspects of safety of personnel in the manufacturing process. The Production Manager assists Manufacturing Engineer(s) ensuring product meets all aspects of the Quality System and Regulatory guideline in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA guidelines.Primary Responsibilities:Supervise production staff in the execution of established work instructions, cleaning and hygiene procedures, and equipment maintenance.Develop and maintain a positive team-based working environment in which the team takes pride in exceeding plans and quality standards.Provide training and support to ensure all personnel are properly trained to perform their job, ensuring the training is well documented.Oversee and assist with all personnel safety aspects of the manufacturing department to ensure safe work practices are adhered to.Assist with all equipment maintenance requirements to ensure a safe work environment and a high overall equipment effectiveness.Escalate equipment faults above production operators fault resolution capabilities to Manufacturing Engineering team as needed.Work with other departments to meet relevant company goals and objectives.Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA/QSR regulations.Ensure enough raw material is at each workstation to complete the day's assembly.Write and give performance reviews for team members.Create, communicate, and drive key operating metrics for quality and build plan, FPY, line capacity, tact times, equipment maintenance etc. for manufacturing and serviceEstablish and manage continuous improvement system for the production team e.G. lean techniquesProvide cross-functional leadership to set and maintain the proper rigor for transfers of new products into manufacturing.Ensure problems within manufacturing are identified, prioritized, and resolved in a timely manner.Prepare manufacturing proposals, cost estimates and capital appropriation requests.Improving manufacturing related SOP's and generating new ones as required.Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, reinforces the elimination of process waste and supports business improvement and profitabilityCompliance with all personnel policiesFrequent execution of lifting supplies and parts weighing up to 50lbs.Must be able to alternate walking, standing & sitting shiftFrequent execution of repetitive motion
