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Manufacturing Manager

This position will direct and coordinate activities of all personnel in the manufacturing departments in Menlo Park, CA facility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Meeting all manufacturing output and budget goals.
  • Implementation and use of shop floor / finite capacity planning systems. 
  • Setting up and maintaining manufacturing capital / personnel budgets.
  • Ensure that company policies and procedures and work instructions are being followed.
  • Manage associate performance by ensuring that they are trained to perform their duties and then holding them accountable for their performance.
  • Identify areas for improvement, especially as they pertain to scrap, downtime, and other manufacturing waste.
  • Work with the Engineering team to:
    • Improve processes
    • Identify and develop new capabilities
  • Work with the QA team to increase operator accountability for meeting specifications.
  • Collect and analyze data to monitor performance Vs objectives
  • Participate in LEAN initiatives; Drive 5S process and organize KAIZEN improvement events
  • Ensure timely completion of payroll processing on a bi-weekly basis.
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MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

All manufacturing personnel in the Menlo Park, CA facility.  Also responsible for production planning .

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proven leadership abilities and be an agent of change. Must possess excellent technical and interpersonal skills to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

BS or BA degree required.

  • Experience in MRP systems - QAD / MFG Pro preferred.
  • Experience in payroll processing - knowledge of ADP preferred.
  • Understanding of OSHA regulations.
  • Experience with shop floor / finite capacity planning systems.
  • APICS certification desired.
  • 5-10 years management experience in a medical device or metals manufacturing environment.
  • Computer literacy in: MS Word, Access, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
  • Complete understanding of time standards, routers and capacity planning theory.
  • Working knowledge of medical device GMP’s and/or ISO-9001 or ISO-13485.
  • Memry Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret production work instructions, routers and specifications.    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from operators and to upper management and auditors.  Spanish skills language skills not required but would be an asset.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Location:  4065 Campbell Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Other Pay:  Excellent health benefits, 401(k) match, annual cash bonus

Employee Type:  Full-Time

Industry:  Biotechnology/Manufacturing

Manages Others:  Yes

Job Type:  Manufacturing

Education:  High School

Experience:  At least 5 year(s)

Travel:  None

Contact:  Human Resources at Careersatmemry [dot] com (Careersatmemry [dot] com)