Manufacturing Manager

Tegra Medical is looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our Franklin facility.The Manufacturing Manager will provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day operations for one or several Work Teams in the Franklin Manufacturing Department. This role will lead and facilitate Lean Implementation efforts in the work areas while providing instruction and training to team employees for maximum efficiency and their personal success. The manager will be responsible for accomplishing department goals and metrics and scheduling including supervision, job selection and placement of personnel within their departments or across the plant. The manager will support Tegra Medical company objectives while working with other functional areas and businesses within the plant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Manufacturing Operations.
• Lead NCR and CAPA resolution throughout the manufacturing department.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within groups of responsibility with favorable impact Manufacturing operations. Metrics should be measurable, tangible and sustainable and include use or development of systems, i.e., Shop Floor Connect, and engagement of teams. Spawn and support improvement projects, provide guidance on direction, timelines and measurable/implementable changes as needed. Ability to coordinate activities and communicate and plan to support.
• Lead Supervision and employees to meet performance objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Supervise a manufacturing work team; assure customer expectations are consistently satisfied, products and services always meet quality specs and resources are utilized to provide cost-effective solutions.
• Lead a strong safety culture.
• Adjust to changes in workload, resources or priorities by reallocating resources when necessary.
• Provide coaching including candid and timely Employee Performance Planning Review and Discussion.
• Provide opportunities to meet developmental needs of employees and improve capacities and throughput.
• Improve flow through factory by processing jobs per milestone schedules.
• Foster department to department and shift to shift communication.
• Host Gemba walks and regular department communication meetings.
• Oversee cGMP and training requirements and implementation.
• Ensure Preventative Maintenance is planned and performed.
• Support NCR & CAPA system with assistance from management, quality and engineering
• Escalate department needs for maintenance, engineering, quality and other support as needed.
• Oversee consumables usage and ordering, tooling & fixturing, and job preparation.
• Work with management and other functional groups to solve problems such as workflow, quality issues, delivery issues, and manufacturing cost issues.
• Compliance to all documented procedures in the Tegra Medical Quality Management System.
• All other duties as required to support the team and organization.

Qualifications

• Machining knowledge for supporting work centers.
• Strong working knowledge of precision inspection tools.
• Be an effective and contributing team member by leading and establishing cooperative/positive working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally within all levels of Company and outside customers.
• Ability to take direction and make quick decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to listen actively to others.
• Make "tough" or unpopular decisions when necessary.
• Confront people issues and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
• Ability to solicit and accept feedback, implementing changes where necessary.
• Ability to manage a team effectively including conflict resolution and ownership of team performance.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to customer needs and expectations with a sense of urgency.
• Keep abreast of technological information to help others resolve problems.
• Lead by example with good work habits, strong workmanship and a positive attitude.

Level of Skill, Education and Experience

• BA/BS Degree in operations management or a minimum of 3 years supervising a manufacturing organization or other relevant experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, as well as a strong quality background desired and experience with regulated industries such as Medical Devices, including ISO 13485 requirements.
• Should have excellent technical, problem solving and analytical abilities and be flexible while possessing strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge and experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably JobBOSS and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be flexible, possess strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong decision-making capabilities, the capacity to handle confidential information and the ability to travel as required.

We offer great benefits...
Health, Dental, Vision and Rx insurance
401(k) contribution with Safe Harbor
HSA and FSA spending accounts
Apprenticeship programs and Tuition reimbursement
Referral bonus program
Company paid Life insurance and AD&D
Short and Long Term disability
Vacation and Sick days
10 paid Holidays
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance
Profit sharing program
Performance Bonus for eligible positions
Tegra Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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