Plant Mgt Area Manager

Were a company of agile customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity servant leadership and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work and innovate to provide the highest quality life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together Were in It for main objective of this role is to oversee both direct and indirect labor employees within a specific manufacturing process area. You will manage company resources including personnel equipment and materials while working closely with Engineering Quality and Maintenance teams to meet work schedules and fulfill customer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively. The Area Manager is fully responsible for S Q D I P metrics across multiple departments and Responsibilities: Uphold Viant Values and comply with all safety regulatory and quality requirements policies and procedures. Provide direction to resolve technical and production-related issues ensuring weekly schedules meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations. Maintain appropriate staffing levels to achieve budgeted performance. Monitor product or line alignment with the master production schedule and material planning to meet production goals. Track departmental performance measures ensure goals are met and develop/implement corrective or preventive actions as needed. Ensure work orders are closed in Oracle with accurate data. Supervise associates to foster a safe work environment and a self-directed team approach including setting and executing strategic safety initiatives annually. Continuously communicate with Plant management regarding production facility and associate achievements or concerns. Identify arrange and/or provide training to ensure a safe efficient quality work environment focusing on continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles. Facilitate communication coordination and conflict resolution within and among work groups. Provide leadership to Associates in all areas including hiring performance management coaching counseling and corrective actions. Lead continuous improvement activities within the area including approving and sponsoring projects managing CAPEX requirements and CER submissions and overseeing a productivity pipeline of projects. Promote an atmosphere of diversity open communication and trust offering opportunities for training and growth. Remain flexible to business needs and perform other functions as Requirements: Bachelors degree in technical or business-related field or comparable manufacturing experience. 3-5 years manufacturing experience with progressive responsibilities and leadership experience. Experience in medical device industry preferred. Knowledge & Skills: Experience in management of production schedules reading technical documents and blueprints preferred. Lean Six/Sigma Green/Black Belt or Lean Master Certification strongly preferred. Leadership problem solving strong interpersonal skills delivers results sense of urgency and bias for taking : Medical dental and vision benefits-effective date of hire! Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays 401k Plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care Voluntary Legal Plan Pet Insurance Home Ownership Program