Associate Manager, Manufacturing Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

Associate Manager, Manufacturing 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars St. Louis, MO 63115

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Associate Manager of Instrument Production is responsible for overseeing the efficient operations of their department, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and company policies and procedures. This role focuses on optimizing the labor force by training and cross-training employees, ensuring they are working in the correct cells at the needed times. The Associate Manager is accountable for meeting the monthly Master Production Schedule (MPS) requirements and ensuring department goals are met. They will monitor and enforce 5S, near miss, suggestion programs…etc to drive continuous improvement within the department. Additionally, this position requires maintaining high employee morale, addressing personnel issues, and fostering collaboration with other departments to ensure consistent product flow and avoid backorders. Works with Field Service Organization to make sure their needs are met. Works with System Engineering to solve problems and maintain flow of production. Works with areas of the company to make sure customer needs are met, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing. Establishes performance criteria, provides training and resources; gives regular coaching, feedback, guidance, and development, writes and delivers performance appraisals, Ensures an engaged and skilled workforce through active listening and communication. Keeps team informed about issues concerning them. Interfaces with other departments relative to production goals and priorities to ensure timely production. Prepares and maintains budgets and reports. Trains and orients new team members, ensures workforce is regularly trained to procedures.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing with a minimum of 3+ years supervisory experience. Must have sound knowledge of OSHA, GMP and ISO, and familiarity with 5S, Kaizan, and LEAN Manufacturing. Must have experience in cellular manufacturing. Experience in manufacturing of electro-mechanical devices is preferred. Requires excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Must possess strong verbal and effective written communication skills, as well as problem solving and decision-making skills. Requires the ability to direct, coach, and motivate individuals and team projects, leading by example, and effectively delegating as needed to ensure smooth operations. #biojobs