Position Purpose: Lead technical and non-technical team, both hourly and salaried in continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivityKEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Direct, instruct, train, and supervise Plant Production/APU personnelCreate production operations that promote customer quality and delivery satisfactionOrganize and lead programs to continuously improve production operation with respect to productivity, quality, safety, inventory levels and operating expense while utilizing lean manufacturing techniquesProvide a safe working environment for all employees and actively participate in the plant safety committee and programsBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and key customersServe as point of contact between Nemera plants ensuring conformity to standards and leverage best practices as developedCoordinate Lean Community exchanges between the Nemera plants to drive common Global projects/methodologies and share ongoing projects/savings ideasPerform Plant Lean Audits in each Nemera plant together with Plant Continuous Improvement/Lean ManagerManage, report, document and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilizationEnsure thorough production process Root Cause analysis and any required Corrective Actions are completed on a timely basisDevelop/maintain annual capital budget to achieve financial objectives are met as well as scheduling expenditures, compiling, and studying costs, initiating corrective actions where requiredEvaluate financial implication of changes made in the operation, with objective of achieving maximum profitabilityAssure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standards, with all other applicable regulations as well as all company & plant policiesDevelop personnel to grow and assume greater responsibilities that fit into a succession plan for future growth Support plant layout transformation and new asset delivery projects to ensure a smooth transition and ramp-up to productionEnsure IT systems adherence to standards and escalate as need requiresFacilitate teamwork and promote collaboration across departments and central functionsImplement programs and procedures required for plant cleanlinessEnsure smooth cooperation for industrialization project (e.g.: PQ, NPI stages) and interfaces for escalationOther duties as assignedPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field strongly preferredMinimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experienceLean Manufacturing experienceAbility to lift 30 lbs, andStand and walk up to 80% of shift PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:Ability to coach and mentor on an individual and group basisAbility to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervisionAbility to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions from staff, leadership, customers, and suppliersProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OutlookInjection Molding and Medical Device manufacturing experienceLean Six Sigma Green BeltSAP experienceWORK ENVIRONMENT:Both ISO 8 Clean Room production environment and general office with travel in between Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot  ADDITIONAL NOTESThis Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.
