KARL STORZ North America · 3 days ago
Manager, Machine Shop
Bellingham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKARL STORZ North America is a leader in medical devices, and they are seeking a Manager for their Machine Shop. This role involves leading a high-speed machining center, focusing on employee development, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts to meet organizational goals.
Medical Device
Responsibilities
Establish, develop and maintain adequate training and development programs for department personnel
Help manage employee relations, policies, wage rates and cost improvement programs with our customers and suppliers
Will provide mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and career development for associates
Manage customer and supplier relationships
Delegate effectively
Training and monitoring subordinate staff
Responsible for coaching, counseling, and employee discipline as required
Displays appropriate Leadership Competencies
Displays Core Values through actions and decisions
Manages 2 or more subordinates
In absence of supervisor, assume role and responsibilities and guide department
Effectively lead change management initiatives
Drive team focus in Lean environment
Chronic defects – conducts root cause investigation and implements counter measures
Responsible to oversee line stops over 1 or more shifts
Create and implement internal systems and procedures to ensure quality is built into product
Evaluate changes in products per organizational risk management practices to ensure effective, safe and compliant devices are released to the market in accordance with current state and federal standards
Stay current in industry regarding developments and trends
Full accountability for Process Zone
Policy deployment creation
Measure performance on a regular basis to understand the business and to be able to drive the organization to the next level of performance
Effective project management (department and cross functional)
Assures standards are being followed
Creates new standards (raising the bar)
New product/process development coordination
Establish lead and cycle time goals/targets, manage GAP to target
Develop and monitor visual and all other reporting systems
Budget accountability
Inventory management
Develop cost reduction goals
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, including the Company’s environmental and safety policies and procedures
The incumbent in this position is responsible for knowledge of and adherence to environmental policies and company procedures as they relate to ISO 14001
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety of himself/herself or others
Responsible for informing the Company if he/she is taking medications or if there are any other circumstances that would interfere with safe performance of job duties
Responsible for the Monthly 5S audit within areas of responsibility
Researches Safety violations and leads accident investigations
Ensures safety of the work area and puts containment and counter measures in place as necessary
The incumbent in this position is responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures as they relate to the requirements of FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 (current revisions)
Must support efforts to improve product quality
Participate in internal and external audits
Bring closure to QSAR and customer complaints
Must be able to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers
This would include strong coaching skills as well as conflict resolution skills
Must treat fellow employees with respect
Strong communication skills - oral, written and listening
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to motivate people to achieve goals. Must be able to coach and counsel direct reports to maximize employee performance
Must be capable of conversing both verbally and in written form to interface with other departments and direct reports
Open and approachable
Fair and consistent
Ability to present information/ideas in a public forum
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment, ideally medical device. Experience in high volume assembly
Individual needs to possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Displays leadership competencies, including the ability to delegate, engage, and inspire others
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven Project Management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities
Understanding of FDA and ISO standards
Able to develop and maintain 24-7 systems to ensure key assets meet demand
Experience with Machining Production Management system (such as Machine Metrics) Metrics or similar to analyze and keep the shop in control
Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned
Ability to flex schedule to meet business needs
Frequent driving on company business is required as part of this job
Objective and consistent decision-maker
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor while working under pressure and managing crises
Ability to work effectively and professionally in stressful situations
Ability to quickly assess and shift priorities in changing circumstances
Ability to effectively challenge people and systems to drive continuous improvement
All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policies, including policies on the rights of individuals with disabilities and harassment
Position's major responsibility is the leadership of the departments reporting into this function
Establish, develop and maintain adequate training and development programs for department personnel
Help manage employee relations, policies, wage rates and cost improvement programs with our customers and suppliers
Will provide mentoring, coaching, performance reviews and career development for associates
Manage customer and supplier relationships
Delegate effectively
Training and monitoring subordinate staff
Responsible for coaching, counseling, and employee discipline as required
Displays appropriate Leadership Competencies
Displays Core Values through actions and decisions
Manages 2 or more subordinates
In absence of supervisor, assume role and responsibilities and guide department
Effectively lead change management initiatives
Drive team focus in Lean environment
Chronic defects – conducts root cause investigation and implements counter measures
Responsible to oversee line stops over 1 or more shifts
Create and implement internal systems and procedures to ensure quality is built into product
Evaluate changes in products per organizational risk management practices to ensure effective, safe and compliant devices are released to the market in accordance with current state and federal standards
Stay current in industry regarding developments and trends
Full accountability for Process Zone
Policy deployment creation
Measure performance on a regular basis to understand the business and to be able to drive the organization to the next level of performance
Effective project management (department and cross functional)
Assures standards are being followed
Creates new standards (raising the bar)
New product/process development coordination
Establish lead and cycle time goals/targets, manage GAP to target
Develop and monitor visual and all other reporting systems
Budget accountability
Inventory management
Develop cost reduction goals
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, including the Company's environmental and safety policies and procedures
Must be willing to report actual and potential environmental and safety violations to appropriate supervisory and/or management personnel
The incumbent in this position is responsible for knowledge of and adherence to environmental policies and company procedures as they relate to ISO 14001
Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety of himself/herself or others
Responsible for informing the Company if he/she is taking medications or if there are any other circumstances that would interfere with safe performance of job duties
Responsible for the Monthly 5S audit within areas of responsibility
Researches Safety violations and leads accident investigations. Ensures safety of the work area and puts containment and counter measures in place as necessary
The incumbent in this position is responsible for knowledge of and adherence to the policies and procedures as they relate to the requirements of FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 (current revisions)
Must support efforts to improve product quality
Participate in internal and external audits
Bring closure to QSAR and customer complaints
Must be able to maintain productive working relationships with co-workers. This would include strong coaching skills as well as conflict resolution skills
Must treat fellow employees with respect
Strong communication skills - oral, written and listening
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Ability to motivate people to achieve goals. Must be able to coach and counsel direct reports to maximize employee performance
Must be capable of conversing both verbally and in written form to interface with other departments and direct reports
Open and approachable
Fair and consistent
Ability to present information/ideas in a public forum
Preferred
Advanced College Degree Preferred
Prefer 5+ years of experience supervising a team of 20 or more people
Knowledge and experience to apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement principles a plus. Lean Six Sigma Belt Preferred
Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills desired
Knowledge of ERP (such as SAP) preferred
Injection molding experience
Company
KARL STORZ North America
KARL STORZ North America is a leader in endoscopic technology and imaging solutions across virtually all surgical specialties.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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