Job Description

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, MicroSurgical Technology's passion is creating exceptional surgical devices and instruments used to restore or improve sight for patients all over the world. MST is part of UK based Halma PLC, a global company whose healthcare division helps provide technologies and solutions that enhance the quality of patients’ lives.

Our products are surgeon-designed and meticulously crafted to instill confidence and assurance in Cataract and Glaucoma procedures and include a wide range of surgical instruments such as forceps, scissors, hooks, spatulas, and knives, all designed for the delicate and intricate procedures required in microsurgery.

Together, we create a place where we are successful, motivated by our mission and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work!

Production Manager

Onsite – Redmond, WA

Overview

The Production Manager is responsible for the Redmond, WA factory including direction of up to two supervisors and approximately 60 direct labor employees in a two-shift operation. Reports directly to the VP, Operations. Interfaces with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Finance and Sales.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related degree, and/or minimum 5 years of experience as a Production Manager working in manufacturing and assembly. Medical Device Industry experience highly preferred.
• Proven leadership, communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and technical skills.
• Lean Manufacturing implementation and other improvement experience.
• Proven project management skills.
• Must be able to work in a multicultural environment.
• Work experience in a GMP, ISO/EN environment a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage overall production activity.
• Ensure the factory is staffed to meet established takt times to meet customer demand across multiple work cells and work centers.
• Ensure manufacturing personnel training programs are implemented and effective.
• Ensure cross-training program is effectively implemented and documented.
• Responsible for wage administration for the direct labor staff.
• Ensure factory team building activities are conducted on a routine basis.
• Monitor and measure daily production performance. Ensure the factory takt times are in alignment with the order book.
• Determine overtime schedules are required to meet customer demand.
• Responsible for the improvement of factory related scrap and rework.
• Establish factory work policies in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure the Safety Program is fully implemented and fully effective in collaboration with the Safety Director.
• Responsible for leading, teaching, guiding, and measuring performance related to the implementation of Lean Principles in the production environment.
• Understand the Theory of Constraints and recommend or implement solutions to areas of constraint.
• Key contributor to capital equipment recommendations. Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering for ROI calculation on capital equipment recommendations.
• Understand KPIs, development thereof and identifies areas and projects & activities to improve KPIs.
• Full understanding of basic and advanced calculations to schedule factory resources appropriately for current and future needs.

Additional Duties:

• Willing to take on added responsibilities, tasks or projects while maintaining a “can do” attitude in the presence of frequent changes of priority or schedule.
• Conduct and attend necessary interdepartmental meetings and functions.
• Follow all company safety procedures while ensuring quality work.
• Consistently interface with related departments to continuously improve procedures, processes, and efficiencies.
• Educate and train others to use and apply 5S/LEAN practices.

Salary Range: $90-120k depending on experience.

The salary range listed in this posting reflects the compensation for a successful candidate in the assigned geographic territory. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors such as skills, qualifications and experience.

This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; parental leave; employee assistance program and other company benefits.

MicroSurgical Technology Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

No agencies or recruiters please.

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