Manufacturing Manager
West Ridge, IL - USA
Job Summary
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Carestream is a worldwide provider of medical imaging systems and solutions; x-ray imaging systems for non-destructive testing; manufacturing of film and precision contract coating services for a wide range of industrial medical electronic and other applicationsall backed by a global service and support network. Carestreams diagnostic imaging technology systems are at work in 90 percent of hospitals worldwide.
At Carestream we offer a global perspective and a world of opportunities for people who have the desire to make a positive impact. Join our global team!
Compensation $138100 to $160000 depending on experience that fits the required skills and physical requirements. Opportunity for annual bonus up to 10%.
*This range reflects Carestreams good faith estimate to pay fairly as starting wage. Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidates experience industry knowledge technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process as well as geographic market differentials for the position.
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading the manufacturing operations in Carestreams 1049 West Ridge Road manufacturing plant. This role plays a critical role in ensuring that production processes are efficient safe and quality-focused while leading and developing manufacturing supervisors and operations teams to consistently meet production schedules. The Manufacturing Manager drives operational performance through resource planning continuous improvement training and development and KPI ownership while ensuring full compliance with safety requirements and regulated industry standards including FDA GMP and ISO requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide overall leadership and direction for daily manufacturing operations ensuring performance across safety quality delivery and cost objectives.
- Lead coach and develop production supervisors through clear goal setting performance reviews feedback training and succession planning to drive accountability and engagement.
- Plan and manage staffing levels labor utilization and shift coverage to meet production demand and operational requirements.
- Drive operational excellence by establishing monitoring and analyzing KPIs related to productivity yield scrap throughput and on time delivery.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner cross functionally with Engineering Quality Logistics and Planning to support new product introductions process changes capacity planning and manufacturing readiness.
- Ensure full compliance with FDA ISO 13485 GMP EHS and internal quality system requirements including equipment validation process qualification and incident investigations.
- Lead and support projects aligned with key business initiatives and operational objectives delivering measurable results.
- Provide operational input to business planning budgeting and capital investment decisions.
- Promote a positive inclusive and safety focused workplace culture while proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards.
- Up to 5% travel if needed.
Required Skills & Education:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations Management or related field
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing leadership including managing supervisors and large production teams
- Experience leading operations within a regulated environment (medical device pharmaceutical or similar)
- Knowledge of FDA GMP ISO 13485 and GMP requirements
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Proven ability to drive performance improvement cultural change and workforce engagement
- Demonstrated communication abilities in multiple organizational levels including coaching developing and performance management
- Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing analytics tools
- Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
- Physical requirements listed below
Desired Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or similar continuous improvement certification
- Data analytics and data visualization to drive performance improvement
- Experience supporting FDA or notified body audits
Work Environment:
Manufacturing Production & Labs
Physical Requirements:
Person must be willing and able to meet the following physical requirements:
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Bending
Carestream is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Carestream is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation gender identity marital status disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
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Requisition ID: 4730
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The work we do matters. And at Carestream, our products help the world be a healthier and safer place. From our x-ray products for pediatrics, sports medicine, or veterinary hospitals, to our non-destructive testing ensuring aircrafts and pipelines are safe. And it couldn’t be done wi ... View more