Senior Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Sumter, SC

Manufacturing Unit Leader_Sumter, SC_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Manufacturing Unit Leader
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Sumter, SC
Base Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices
Job Category: Manufacturing - Plant Management

Job Description: 

*The Manufacturing Unit Leader will have overall ownership of production, processes, and people included in the respective Manufacturing Unit and will be fully responsible to deliver upon SQDC targets, to eliminate losses in the area and to grow the capability of the team. 
*This role has responsibility for the designated product line including setting goals, making decisions, and driving accountability toward department objectives in the designated Manufacturing Unit. 
*Ensures compliance with quality systems, policies, procedures and best practices, and all local, state, federal and safety regulations, policies and procedures. 
*Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. 
*Ability to read and write and converse in English.

Job Responsibilities: 
* Accountable for the achievement of key strategic, operational and functional goals.
* Developing and mentoring the manufacturing unit to drive results by focusing on production, associate capability development and ownership.
* Coordinates and drives all activities within the manufacturing unit and sets priorities.
* Responsible for developing and managing the manufacturing unit’s budget and headcount levels.
* Coordinates the establishment and communication of challenging SQDC goals. Translates manufacturing unit targets into lines / areas / workplaces and ensures that each associate understands what is expected from them with documented individual, specific and measurable targets.
* Initiates and drives change to ensure that short and long term SQDC goals for the lines / areas under responsibility are being met.
* Runs the TMS cycle for the lines/areas and sets the 24-hour direction for the manufacturing unit;
* Does yearly performance reviews of the team and ensures every individual has an active development plan in place and does regular 1:1s with each team member to review performance and help them to grow.
* Leads AM activities being responsible for creating AM work processes (e.g., CIL, CL etc.)
* Collaborate with Logistics to establish production schedules, monitor delivery performance versus schedule.
* Ensures regular, timely, and accurate assessments of hourly associates are delivered through coaching activities.
* Works with associates to resolve issues and concerns; involves HR when needed.
* Spends more than 50% of the time on the production floor overseeing activities within the manufacturing unit.
* Other duties as required to support the needs of the business 

Requirements:
Education and Experience:
* BA/BS Degree (Science, Industrial management, Business, Engineering or a related field) 
* 5 years of manufacturing experience in a highly automated environment required
* 3 years of people leading experience required 

Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities (KSA’s):
* Effective Oral/written Communication - Proficient
* Ability to work as part of a team / Teambuilding - Advanced
* Independent thinking / Self Driven - Advanced
* Decision Making Ability - Advanced
* Troubleshooting / Problem Solving - Advanced
* Safety & Ergonomics Expertise - Basic
* Project Management - Proficient
* Quality Systems Knowledge - Proficient
* Logistics & Planning Knowledge - Basic
* Computer Skills / Microsoft Office - Proficient
* Financial Acumen - Proficient

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
*Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details:
*2+ to 5 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Management Experience Required - Yes
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
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Screening Questions:

# How many total years of hands-on manufacturing experience do you have, specifically in a highly automated manufacturing environment?
# How many years of experience do you have directly leading manufacturing/production teams, including performance management, coaching, development, and accountability?
# How many years have you been responsible for end-to-end production/manufacturing operations, including production targets, staffing/headcount, scheduling, productivity, and daily floor execution?
# How many years of hands-on experience do you have driving continuous improvement, Lean, operational excellence, loss elimination, or similar manufacturing excellence programs?
# How many years of experience do you have working with quality systems, manufacturing compliance, safety requirements, and regulated production environments, preferably medical devices or another highly regulated industry?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Sumter, SC (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):