Senior Manufacturing Manager

Company Description

Life Science Outsourcing, Inc. (“LSO”) (www.lso-inc.com) is a contract manufacturing organization focused on assembly, packaging, sterilization, and packaging with over 25 years of experience. The Company serves orthopedic, cardiovascular, diagnostic, dental and a variety of other medical specialties. Our unique model is focused on in-house end-to-end portfolio processes and service offerings with deep regulatory knowledge. This provides the agility and flexibility that customers need to accelerate their go-to-market launches while standardizing their supply chain and mitigating risk. Clients rely on LSO to perform all activities required to introduce their products to market, from procurement to final packaging and shipping.

LSO’s is headquartered in Brea, CA (North Orange County). In January 2023, the Company added its east coast facility in Somersworth, New Hampshire (formerly J-Pac Medical).

We are currently seeking a self-motivated Senior Manufacturing Manager with positive, engagement and collaborative energy to join our team and support the continued growth of the New Hampshire Facility. The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role blends Tactical Leadership with hands-on engineering support to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The individual will lead production teams while also collaborating with engineering, quality, and development teams to improve existing manufacturing processes and transition new products into production.

We encourage you to submit a resume with salary requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations & Leadership

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Production Associates, Team Leaders, and Supervisors to ensure production schedules, KPIs, and performance targets are met.
• Provide direction, motivation, and coaching to production staff, ensuring execution of duties in compliance with documented work instructions and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a structured, efficient, and comprehensive training program for production teams.
• Encourage and lead process improvement initiatives, driving operational efficiency and waste reduction.
• Conduct performance evaluations, issue corrective actions, and mentor team members to resolve interpersonal or performance-related concerns.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze manufacturing processes and floor layouts to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lead setup reduction activities, standardize work processes, and establish operating parameters for production equipment.
• Develop, validate, and implement new manufacturing cells in support of process flow improvements and new business initiatives.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Work with Product Development to design and implement manufacturing tooling, including thermoform tooling and fixtures.

Quality & Compliance

• Work with Quality Control to address and resolve supplier quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and industry best practices for medical device manufacturing.
• Implement and oversee mistake-proofing solutions to reduce errors and enhance product quality.
• Assign duties and oversee accuracy in product labeling, inspections, packaging, and shipping processes.

Technology & Automation

• Develop and implement automation solutions to improve production efficiency.
• Design plant and manufacturing cell layouts for improved workflow and throughput.
• Support capital equipment acquisition and implementation, including proposal development and project execution.

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 5-7 years of supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma tools.
• Strong background in ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and quality system audits.
• Experience with SolidWorks for tooling/fixture design is preferred.
• Exposure to automation solutions, capital projects, and equipment implementation.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills (verbal/written) with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, create reports, and track key manufacturing metrics.
• Advanced PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.