Zeiss
Medical Technology
ProductionManager
“Production Manager at Zeiss. Skills: Production & Operations Leadership, Quality & Compliance, Continuous Improvement & Strategic Planning, Team Leadership & Culture. Oversee production areas including biomaterials, machining, cleanroom operations, packaging, warehousing, and shipping. Manage supervisors and production staff”
Industry & Context.
Implement corrective action plans when needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (such as Applied Mechanics, Physics, Materials Science, or related field), Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience within manufacturing environments, Background in medical device manufacturing or other high-quality / regulated production environments, Interpret technical documents, business publications, and regulatory requirements, Write reports, procedures, qualification studies, and business communications, Present information clearly to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams, Communicate effectively with auditors and regulatory agencies (such as FDA auditors)
Nice to Have
Experience working in cleanroom or sterile production environments, Spanish bilingual skills, Lean Manufacturing / Lean Management experience
What You'll Do.
Oversee production areas including biomaterials
Manage supervisors and production staff
Set performance targets (volume
Ensure production plans meet demand forecasts and business targets
Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective action plans
Support workforce planning aligned with customer demand
Manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures
Maintain safety culture and compliance with workplace safety standards
Ensure products meet medical device quality regulations
and traceability requirements
Provide training to staff on quality systems
and regulatory compliance
Maintain adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Drive lean manufacturing and operational efficiency initiatives
Adapt production structure to changing customer demand and business strategy
and develop supervisors and production teams
Strengthen team engagement
and performance management
Implement cross-training and workforce flexibility programs
Communicate company strategy
and organizational updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with engineering teams to support capacity planning and process improvements; Strengthen team engagement, collaboration, and performance management; Communicate company strategy, departmental goals, and organizational updates; Present information clearly to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams; Communicate effectively with auditors and regulatory agencies
Communication Scope
Write reports, procedures, qualification studies, and business communications; Present information clearly to leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams; Communicate effectively with auditors and regulatory agencies
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