Manager, Production Efficiency

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About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years? Here at ZEISS, the parent company to Katalyst Surgical, we certainly can! As pioneers of science and technology, ZEISS thrives in a fast-paced world, meeting challenges with cutting-edge technologies and continuous advancements. We believe that innovation and technology are the keys to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

With a diverse portfolio that spans Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, ZEISS is a global powerhouse. We boast over 42,000 employees worldwide, including more than 4,000 in the US and Canada alone. Make a difference and join our dynamic team!

What's the Role?

Title: Manager, Production Efficiency

Department: Production

Job Summary:

As the Manager, Production Efficiency, you will be at the helm of managing resources to manufacture all products in a Lean environment, supporting our corporate sales plan. Your role will be pivotal in driving efficiency, quality, and innovation within our production processes.

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

Essential Functions:

• Manage and coordinate the manufacturing and testing of all products in support of the production plan.
• Oversee budgeting, cost maintenance, capital equipment, and personnel for Manufacturing.
• Collaborate with QA to establish and maintain GMP/ISO controls for product quality and reliability.
• Develop and implement facilities requirements for Manufacturing.
• Lead cost reduction, quality, and process improvement programs.
• Control in-process inventory to ensure optimal production flow.
• Cultivate a highly motivated workforce to achieve company objectives efficiently. This includes hiring, training, performance evaluations, development, promotions, disciplinary actions, and oversight of all personnel issues.
• Oversee the prevention, detection, investigation, and resolution of production problems to ensure schedule adherence and quality targets are met. Collaborate with departments such as Materials, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Documentation, and R&D.

Working Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Director of Manufacturing.
• Provides direct supervision to the Manufacturing Team Lead and Manufacturing Associates.
• Regularly acts as a team or project leader for cross-functional groups.

Financial Impact:

• The manufactured product has a high annualized sales volume and contributes significantly to company revenue. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals can result in additional costs, personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules, impacting the company significantly in the short term.

Do you qualify?

• BS degree in Business or degree in another applicable curriculum, preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible manufacturing or materials experience, including supervisory.
• Inventory Control, EDP systems to include MRP, JIT experience.
• Must have good analytical skills and excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent personnel and motivational skills.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and a sustainable future. Apply today!

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Clara Cresswell

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).