Title:  Senior Director, Manufacturing

Description: 

Location: Onsite

Status Type: Full Time

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required: 

  • Bachelor's degree with a preference in Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience  
  • 15 years of disposable medical device manufacturing experience in high-volume, medium-to-complex operations 
  • A track record of successfully organizing and building fully functioning manufacturing and shop floor operations capable of growing and optimizing production capacity 
  • Knowledge of current regulatory requirements for GMP/GDP, including FDA's Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) and ISO 13485 
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing metrics 
  • Strong People Development skills 
  • Strong Project Management skills 
  • Managing and developing others

 

Preferred:

  • Master's degree 
  • 20+ years of medical device manufacturing experience 
  • Combination product experience 
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated continuous improvement skill set 
  • Equipment maintenance and validation experience in a regulated environment 
  • Budgeting, ERP and inventory management experience 
  • Experience with automated equipment and common product and device assembly methods 
  • Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing operations through a period of significant company growth 
  • Direct experience supervising manufacturing floor operations and operators 

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Familiarity with Clean Room Environments 
  • Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies 
  • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process ownership 
  • Risk Management (e.g., ISO 14971) applied to manufacturing processes 
  • Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) methodology 
  • Identifying and developing manufacturing and shop floor talent 
  • Production Operation Staffing and Scheduling 
  • Verbal and written communication 
  • Developing effective technical and business presentations 
  • Managing resources in a dynamic, high-growth environment 

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time 
  • Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc. 
  • Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, including in gowned/cleanroom environments, for extended periods of time 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with senior management to develop Enable's manufacturing strategy 
  • Participate in development of company business systems & work environment 
  • Own Manufacturing and Facilities, including all shop floor activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations 
  • Work with Engineering and Product Development to implement a capital equipment and manufacturing capacity plan 
  • Execute build plans to assure adequate product supply to meet forecasted requirements 
  • Develop overall manufacturing plans, budgets & ensure execution 
  • Develop easily understandable and specific objective metrics for positions, stations and overall floor operations 
  • Increase yield and capacity and decrease overall COGs 
  • Lead the manufacturing organization, including all shop floor operations, with a clear, direct vision 
  • Ensure team leaders develop achievable work plans 
  • Motivate and lead a high-performance manufacturing and shop floor team 
  • Supervise, develop, mentor and coach direct reports in maximizing their talent and career potential 
  • Own CAPA, risk management, and process validation activities for manufacturing and shop floor operations, ensuring compliance with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, and GMP/GDP requirements 
  • Assess efficiency of product manufacturing systems; develop & implement improvement plans utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies 
  • Maintain and update manufacturing metrics to track safety, quality, quantity, delivery and cost information 
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned & not all responsibilities listed may be assigned 
  • Develop, deliver, and own EH&S training for new hire onboarding and ongoing employee education
  • Track, analyze, and report EH&S metrics (TRIR, near-misses, corrective actions) to site and executive leadership
  • Lead or support ergonomics assessments and industrial hygiene monitoring (noise, air quality, chemical exposure)
  • Maintain OSHA recordkeeping (Forms 300, 300A, 301) and ensure timely regulatory reporting
  • Serve as primary point of contact for EH&S regulatory agency inspections and audits
  • Support environmental compliance programs, including waste management, air permits, and stormwater management
  • Champion a proactive safety culture through employee safety committees and recognition programs
  • Support corporate Vision and manage using the corporate values
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned, not all responsibilities listed may be assigned

 

 


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