Description
Company Details: Spectrum Plastics Group (SPG) is a global supplier of engineered medical components and value-added solutions for the medical device and contract manufacturing industries. With a footprint that includes 20 manufacturing sites around the world, SPG provides precision extruded plastic solutions, injection molded components, balloons, and complex catheter assemblies to manufacturers and premier medical device brands, primarily in the medical device and life science market segments.
About the Job: Our Sandy, UT site is seeking a Manufacturing Manager that will lead catheter and component manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work directly with all levels of the organization. The primary responsibilities will be to ensure manufacturing demand/through-put is met, resource allocation is managed, and capacity planning is established. This position will also work with Engineering and other departments to support the development of new products into a manufacturable state.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Leading Area Supervisors and R&D Technicians by establishing expectations, writing and delivering performance reviews, mentoring, and providing opportunities for growth
- Providing hands-on leadership by working on the manufacturing floor to learn processes and technical nature of catheter and component manufacturing
- Developing relationships and working closely with manufacturing support associates (other leaders, engineers, QA, maintenance, HR, etc.)
- Developing goals and metrics for manufacturing area that align to site, division, and corporate strategies and objectives
- Rewarding and recognizing individuals and teams for accomplishments
- Resolving performance issues and conflict in a positive manner, utilizing all appropriate resources
- Ensuring compliance with safety, quality system, and regulatory requirements
- Supporting and driving the completion of Non-Conformance Resolutions (NCRs) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
- Managing manufacturing documentation and Change Control
- Ensuring completion of necessary training of employees as required
- Communicating appropriate business information and progress to key performance metrics
- Establishing and executing cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
- Providing continuous-improvement efforts and tools to foster a lean manufacturing environment
- Interacting with and supporting research and development teams to ensure manufacturability of new processes, components, and products
- Assisting with hiring decisions for the Catheter Team
- Supporting the implementation of BOM’s and Items into ERP System
- Performing other related duties as assigned by management
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Management, Industrial Engineering, other related technical discipline, or operations discipline. Note: Relevant work experience in manufacturing management may be an adequate substitute for formal education.
- Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to develop strategic initiatives and plans to meet business goals
- Experience with lean manufacturing tools and ability to choose the correct tool for each situation
- Experience in a regulated environment preferred.
- Ability driving a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
- Computer skills required:
- Windows operating system in a networked environment
- Microsoft Office
Company Competencies:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Job Competencies:
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands.
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds
