Production Manager

As a Production Manager at our Monument, CO facility, you will maintain a positive safety culture and lead production activities to meet goals in quality, cost, and output. Reporting to the Sr. Operations Manager, you will oversee a multi-shift operation, develop standard work, drive continuous improvement, and ensure successful execution of production schedules and strategic training plans. Your leadership will directly impact operational excellence and team development.

This role is based on-site at our Monument, CO facility.

• Ensure all safety standards are met.
• Develop plans for Supervisors across a 3-shift operation.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate production operations.
• Develop Standard Work for Supervisors.
• Ensure execution of production schedules based on commitments made by Work Cell Managers.
• Drive the Day by the Hour process.
• Manage the daily Scorecard and action plans for missed targets.
• Maintain proper staffing to meet monthly requirements across value streams.
• Collaborate with Work Cell Managers to determine quarterly headcount needs.
• Ensure accountability for quality, production, and attendance across direct labor teams.
• Oversee creation and execution of strategic training plans.
• Ensure on-time training compliance in Compliance Wire and Workday.
• Approve training programs and ensure alignment with Work Cell demand.
• Ensure timecard management is completed by direct reports.
• Support successful transitions for new product introductions.
• Promote cross-training for high-volume lines and across departments.
• Ensure timely completion of EHSIP tasks.
• Ensure quality standards are met and non-conformance tasks are completed in ETQ.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive 6S initiatives and oversee lean continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This position reports to the Sr. Operations Manager and is responsible for leading Supervisors across a multi-shift operation. The role includes oversight of staffing, training, and performance management within production cells across all shifts.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (BSEE, BSME, BSEET, BSIE) or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of production process activities.
• Medical Device or heavily regulated industry experience preferred. Packaging and sterilization experience another plus.
• 8+ years minimum of progressive experience, 5 years minimum in supervisory or people leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

• Proficient in SAP and ETQ, including report generation for scrap and task completion.
• Strong knowledge of lean principles and logistics requirements.
• Proven track record of successful change management and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams.