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Responsibilities:

• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning staffing, work procedures and assignments, while considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems

• Provide information to supervisors, production leads, co-workers, and subordinates to adjust for changes in manufacturing conditions, including demand.

• Responsible for metrics tracking and performance related to the manufacturing and operations of the cell or value stream. Ensure that all setups are designed and ready for production and that all manufacturing processes are functioning and available for production according to the schedule.

• Works with a sense of urgency that enables production schedules to be met while minimizing unnecessary costs related to downtime and labor and material variances; and without jeopardizing the health and safety of the general workforce and/or the quality and accuracy of production and without violating established work standards and ISO requirements.

• Provides recognition to employees. Ensures training is provided for effective performance. Proactively addresses issues with employee with supportive documentation. Adheres to Company policies and procedures. Conducts timely performance reviews. Coordinates effective delegation of work assignments and training. Conducts shift meetings at a minimum of once per week.

• Provide accurate and up-to-date reporting about KPI’s related to production areas, Ensuring compliance with budgets and plans.

• Set clear expectations and objectives for each employee. Create alignment with the company’s guiding principles, policy deployment process, annual operating plan, and department objectives.

• Provide frequent, clear, and objective feedback regarding direct reports’ job performance and behavior, including formally documented feedback in the company’s performance management system.

• Facilitate the development, training, and advancement of direct reports, and create a clear succession plan in your area of responsibility.

• Assists in training manufacturing personnel in the operation of new and existing equipment and processes. Assists in resolving problems or concerns that arise during the manufacturing process.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area. Wears required Personal Protective Equipment. Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures. Communicates potential hazards immediately to supervisor.

• Engages in providing a safe working environment for the employees by actively participating in and encouraging the employees to participate in the Safety, Ergonomics and Environmental (SEE). Committee, and other company sponsored safety programs.

• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned in support of the larger organization and production goals

• Participates in lean sigma and other Kaizen events to improve the methods of manufacturing, workflow, and quality of production. Drives Cell Maturity.

• Work with Engineering to perform the New Product Introductions into production.  As required, work with Engineering Department in the validation activities and to establish appropriate metrics that must be met before the transfer process is completed and released. Potential metrics include, but are not limited to, process yields, productivity (e.g., devices/person/hr), and equipment downtime.

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the HSE, Environmental and Energy Management Systems by developing, leading and promoting a culture which supports the intended outcomes of the management systems. Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of these management systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field

• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing management experience or equivalent in regulated industry such as medical device and/or healthcare products manufacturing in an engineering and production/assembly environment

• Experience in a metric driven culture specific experience in LEAN principles with an ability to be White and Green Belt certified within 12 months of start date (GROWTTH Methodology). Understanding of use of lean principles.

• Strong team oriented professional with good interpersonal skills who is hands-on with a high energy approach to work.

• Trustworthy, discrete and a high degree of personal integrity to maintain sensitive and confidential information

• Accurate and attention to detail

• Leadership ability and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written) both to senior management, customers and associates

• Ability to travel as required (20%)

• MBA degree or the educational equivalent

• FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485 and design control experience preferred. Well-rounded experience in medical quality systems, product development and manufacturing disciplines. Understanding of required standards/regulations impacting medical devices.

• Experience using SAP ERP software.

• English fluency.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.