Job Description
Position Title: Manufacturing Manager
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity for a Manufacturing Manager with our client that is in Plainview, NY.
Job Description:
- The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of Production Operations for our Plainview facilities.
- This role ensures that all Manufacturing activities meet customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
- The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Job Responsibilities: - Manufacturing Management:
- Lead all Manufacturing operations to meet and exceed KPIs in productivity, quality, cost, safety, and customer service
- Build and maintain an effective operations management system grounded in Lean and Growth principles
- In conjunction with site leadership, deliver on the site’s Annual Operating Plan, aligning with broader business goals
- Compliance & Quality:
- Ensure adherence to FDA regulations, ISO 13485 standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory teams to support audits, validations, and documentation.
- Ensure Manufacturing operations are fully compliant with safety, environmental, and quality standards (HS&E, QMS)
- People Management:
- Drive manufacturing team level engagement, resolve people’s issues proactively, and promote a positive, accountable team culture
- Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring the right skills, behaviors, and mindset are in place
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors, technicians, and operators.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Process Improvement:
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement using Lean tools and methodologies and cross-functional collaboration with Operational Excellence, Quality, Automation and Engineering teams
- Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive operational excellence.
- New Product Introduction:
- In conjunction with engineering and quality, lead the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies into manufacturing
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Skilled in developing cross-functional teams and building organizational capability
- Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles; hands-on Lean experience highly desirable
- Proven ability to manage teams and meet Manufacturing targets in a highly regulated industry.
- Proficient in SAP ERP, Microsoft systems and comfortable operating in a data-driven, KPI-focused culture
Job Details:
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Salary Rate Range: $100-125K
- Location: Plainview, New York.
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