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Operations Manager

Sterling Engineering
Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2025

Manufacturing Manager


About the Company

Join a leading third-party medical device manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of innovative drug delivery systems. With a global presence, the company focuses on high-quality manufacturing for devices such as injection systems, nasal pumps, and inhalers, supporting pharmaceutical companies in delivering life-changing solutions to patients worldwide.


Position Summary

The Manufacturing Manager will lead a dynamic team of professionals in optimizing manufacturing operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This role is critical to maintaining excellence in production and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates must have experience in plastic injection molding or medical device manufacturing to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise, train, and lead both hourly and salaried production teams to meet operational goals.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity using Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 standards, FDA regulations, and company policies.
  • Conduct root cause analyses and develop corrective actions for production challenges.
  • Oversee production performance, strategic planning, and resource utilization.
  • Manage the annual capital budget, scheduling expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Support industrialization projects, including new product introductions and plant layout transformations.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, safety, and accountability across departments.


Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years in manufacturing and 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  • Plastic injection molding or medical device manufacturing experience is mandatory.
  • Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Preferred:

  • Experience in high-speed automation or clean room production environments.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Work Environment

  • ISO 8 Clean Room production and general office environments.

Why Apply?

  • This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team within a globally recognized organization. Contribute to the production of medical devices that make a tangible difference in patients’ lives. The role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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