A Manufacturing Manager plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials.
Senior Manufacturing Manager at Accordance Search Group Senior Manufacturing Manager at Accordance Search Group in Vista, California Posted in 11 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Our client is hiring a
Senior Manufacturing Manager Location :
Vista, CA (
On-site Industry :
Medical Devices /
Ophthalmic & Surgical Instrumentation Language Requirement :
Bilingual (English & Spanish) We are searching for an experienced , bilingual (English/Spanis h ) Senior Manufacturing Manag er to lead production operations for high-precision, single-use surgical instruments and cutting tools in Vista, CA. If you are a hands-on operations leader with a strong track record in medical device manufacturing, ISO 13485 compliance, cleanroom management, and driving lean manufacturing improvements-while effectively communicating across diverse, Spanish-speaking production teams-we want to hear from yo u!
Key Responsibilities:
Production Operations & Leadersh ip: Direct daily manufacturing activities to ensure production schedules, yield targets, and safety/budget goals are met across shift teams Bilingual Team Communicati on: Lead, mentor, and foster strong engagement across production, assembly, and cleanroom manufacturing teams through clear bilingual (English/Spanish) communication. Quality & Regulatory Complian ce: Ensure strict adherence to FDA c
GMP, ISO
13485, and quality system regulations across all manufacturing lines.
Continuous Improveme nt:
Drive Lean / Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production workflows, reduce scrap rates, and expand throughput capacity.
Cross-Functional Collaborati on:
Partner closely with Quality, R D, Supply Chain, and Process Engineering to introduce new product lines and optimize existing processes.
Qualifications:
Educati on: B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related technical discipline Language Proficien c y: Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is requi red (spoken and written) to lead and collaborate effectively across all levels of manufacturing staff Experien ce: 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing enviorment preferably within the medical device industry.
Regulatory Experti se:
Knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and CI/CD tools. Medical Device Regulations- ISO 13485 is a plus.
Certifications:
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Project Management (PMP) Technical Backgrou nd: Strong understanding of machinery, plant operations, and supply chain logistics.
Work Environment:
Automation and manuel assembly 3 shift operation Servant Leadership approach Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Productivity and Quality Machine/System uptime and reliability. Automation adoption rate and efficiency gains. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Cycle time reduction and production throughput Cost reduction (operational and material cost)
