Manufacturing Manager

Job DescriptionJob Summary:Responsible to the Plant Manager for the direction and management of Medical manufacturing and HSE Programs. Directs and coordinates activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule within quality and cost objectives. Liaisons with customers on quality issues and growth opportunities.Essential FunctionsOversees Medical manufacturing, HSE programs and site security to drive business results. Manages areas of responsibility to ensure minimum costs, on time delivery and prepare the Medical division to meet future growth.Health Safety And EnvironmentalWorks closely with Flex-Tek HSE Divisional Director to implement HSE improvement strategies.Implement Smiths Minimal Technical standards, HSE policies, and Cardinal Behaviors.Monitor leading Indicators and other objectives and use statistical data to identify trends.Assist, and at times oversee, and stay current with remediation activities at applicable facilities.Employ outside or internal resources to assist with HSE programs when necessary. This may include HSE audits, incident investigation, workplace improvements, or remediation activities.Work with regulatory agencies to resolve issues or seek assistance/guidance.Be the liaison for Loss Prevention programs and following through on corrections.Be a Prism Super-UserMedical BusinessWorks closely with engineering to obtain new or revised standards, improved methods and workstation layouts. Oversees Medical inventory control and related transactions as related to operations.Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain manufacturing or outsourcing requirements to meet new or existing markets. Ensures through subordinates that standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained, and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensures fixed assets are preserved.Develops, monitors and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Provides appropriate notice of cost and labor overruns. Implements solutions to problems related to same.Assures good employee relations and consistent, equitable disciplinary actions.Establishes challenging targets for improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations.Secondary DutiesEffectively manages budget and cost expenses.Stays current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations.QualificationsQualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferredExperience: 10+ years in a similar positionSkills: Strong customer orientationAbility to lead people and get results through othersStrategic planningProcess improvement and change managementManufacturing systems development and deploymentAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts and analysisAdditional InformationSpecial RequirementsTravel involved for facilities, customer or supplier visitsUltimate responsibility for associates and contractpersonnelWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website ([Careers - Smiths Group plc](https://www.smiths.com/careers))