Area Manager Jobs in Athens, TX (NOW HIRING)

Description

Company Overview

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance our employees' lives and the lives of the patients who depend on our products.   

At Biomerics, we are guided by our core values of integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We deeply care about our team members and customers, and our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships. Joining our team means becoming part of a dynamic, innovative, and caring community.

Job Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating production operations across multiple lines, shifts, or work centers through direct leadership of Line Supervisors and production support teams. This role ensures safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people objectives are achieved while driving operational excellence, workforce development, and continuous improvement. The Area Manager partners with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Scheduling to resolve issues, improve processes, support business priorities, and ensure compliance with Biomerics' standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across assigned production areas to ensure safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, and productivity targets are met.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development support to Line Supervisors, Lead Operators, and other assigned production personnel.
• Plan staffing, labor allocation, and production priorities across multiple work centers or shifts to meet customer demand and business objectives.
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs, including safety performance, yield, labor efficiency, scrap, rework, utilization, schedule attainment, and delivery performance; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive compliance with SOPs, GMP, ISO 13485, quality system requirements, and company policies across assigned areas.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, standard work, visual management, Kanban, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.
• Facilitate effective communication between shifts, departments, and leadership to ensure alignment, escalation of issues, and timely resolution of production constraints.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Human Resources to resolve operational issues, support root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support new product introductions, process validations, equipment readiness, and production ramp-up activities within assigned areas.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development; recommend merit increases, promotions, and performance-based actions as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the production organization.
• Ensure supervisors and teams maintain accurate production records, training documentation, and performance reporting to support operational and regulatory requirements. 

Requirements

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree, bachelor's degree, or technical certification in Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or regulated production environment.
• 6-8 years of hands-on operational, technical, quality, or production management experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading supervisors, leads, or multi-shift production teams preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, allocate resources, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing tools, continuous improvement methods, GMP, and ISO 13485 quality management system standards.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, communicate performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and experience working with ERP, production tracking, or related business systems. Demonstrated ability to build trust, develop talent, hold teams accountable, and influence cross-functional partners.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• May require occasional bending, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime or alternate schedules as business needs require.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401k.

The salary estimates are estimates from this job board and not a guarantee from Biomerics' salary range.

Biomerics does not accept non-solicited resumes or candidate submittals from search/recruiting agencies that are not already on Biomerics' approved agency list. Unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to Biomerics by search/recruiting agencies not already on Biomerics approved agency list shall become the property of Biomerics, and if Biomerics subsequently hire the candidate, Biomerics shall not owe any fee to the submitting agency.