APU Manufacturing Manager
Location
Buffalo Grove, IL | United States
Job description
Job Description
Position Purpose: Lead technical and non-technical team, both hourly and salaried in continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Direct, instruct, train, and supervise Plant Production/APU personnel
- Create production operations that promote customer quality and delivery satisfaction
- Organize and lead programs in Plastic Injection Molding to continuously improve production operation with respect to productivity, quality, safety, inventory levels and operating expense while utilizing lean manufacturing techniques
- Provide a safe working environment for all employees and actively participate in the plant safety committee and programs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal staff and key customers
- Serve as point of contact between Nemera plants ensuring conformity to standards and leverage best practices as developed
- Coordinate Lean Community exchanges between the Nemera plants to drive common Global projects/methodologies and share ongoing projects/savings ideas
- Perform Plant Lean Audits in each Nemera plant together with Plant Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager
- Manage, report, document and plan production performance, continuous improvement activities, action plans, strategic plans, and employee utilization
- Ensure thorough production process Root Cause analysis and any required Corrective Actions are completed on a timely basis
- Develop/maintain annual capital budget to achieve financial objectives are met as well as scheduling expenditures, compiling, and studying costs, initiating corrective actions where required
- Evaluate financial implication of changes made in the operation, with objective of achieving maximum profitability
- Assure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Quality Standards, with all other applicable regulations as well as all company & plant policies
- Develop personnel to grow and assume greater responsibilities that fit into a succession plan for future growth
- Support Plastic Injection Molding plant layout transformation and new asset delivery projects to ensure a smooth transition and ramp-up to production
- Ensure IT systems adherence to standards and escalate as need requires
- Facilitate teamwork and promote collaboration across departments and central functions
- Implement programs and procedures required for plant cleanliness
- Ensure smooth cooperation for industrialization project (e.g.: PQ, NPI stages) and interfaces for escalation
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experience
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Ability to lift 30 lbs, and
- Stand and walk up to 80% of shift
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Ability to coach and mentor on an individual and group basis
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision
- Ability to effectively present information and professionally respond to questions from staff, leadership, customers, and suppliers
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Plastic Injection Molding and Medical Device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- SAP experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Both ISO 8 Clean Room production environment and general office with travel in between
- Occasional travel between campus buildings by car or foot
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and additional 3 to 5 years of management experience
- Lean Manufacturing experience
- Ability to lift 30 lbs, and
- Stand and walk up to 80% of shift
Additional Information
Nemera is a world leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & generics industries. With locations worldwide, some of our services and products include eyedroppers, pumps, valves, inhalation devices, airless dispensers, and auto-injectors.
We put patients first when creating drug delivery devices because we know that accurate dosing and ergonomics contribute to patients completing their treatment. Working at Nemera means being part of a team that truly enjoys working together and always goes the extra mile to deliver on its commitments. We’re proud of the work we do because it improves patients’ lives.
Nemera Buffalo Grove LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.
The Nemera timekeeping system utilizes finger scan. Our biometric policy is available upon request at
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