Flow Manager

Alleima; Palm Coast, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleima in Palm Coast, FL, is seeking a Flow Manager to lead on-site production flow, ensure safety and quality, and coach frontline teams on the shop floor. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with cross-functional peers to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong communication skills. Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is a plus and ERP/MES/Excel proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or logistics, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with frontline teams.
• Experience leading 20–50 employees on the shop floor and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and Excel; Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department-level production flow, quality compliance, and personnel development on-site.
• Lead operators and Flow Leads, promoting a zero-tolerance safety culture.
• Execute production plans by monitoring floor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, and downtime.
• Audit floor compliance, investigate deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to address capacity and scheduling risks.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Operational analysis

Verbal & written communication

Shift direction

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or logistics

Tools

ERP

MES

Excel

Job description

At Alleima's Business Unit Medical, we turn advanced materials and engineering expertise into solutions that change lives. Partnering with the world's leading medical device innovators, we design, develop, and manufacture components and medical solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in medical technology, from continuous glucose monitors to cochlear implants.

Join our team in Palm Coast, FL, and help lead a high-performing production environment where safety, quality, and collaboration come together to support medical innovation. As Flow Manager, you will play a vital role in guiding daily manufacturing operations, developing frontline talent, and connecting cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

About the role

As Flow Manager, you will oversee department-level production flow, quality compliance, and personnel development in an on-site manufacturing environment. You will lead operators and Flow Leads on the floor, champion a zero-tolerance safety culture, and help ensure strong operational execution across the department.

• Maintain safe working conditions, reinforce safety rules, confirm employee readiness for assigned work, and support inspections, emergency readiness, fire prevention, and hazard correction in partnership with EHS and the safety committee.
• Conduct root-cause analyses for accidents, near-misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe work practices, document findings, verify corrective actions, and ***escalate*** resource gaps when needed.
• Manage, coach, and support operators and Flow Leads while driving clear daily and weekly communication around safety, quality, delivery, staffing, and escalation priorities.
• Maintain staffing plans and skills matrices, support cross-training and skill development, and lead performance reviews and employee relations with a fair and consistent approach.
• Execute production plans by monitoring floor-level KPIs such as throughput, scrap, and downtime, resolving bottlenecks, and optimizing workflow to meet production targets.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications and SOPs by auditing floor compliance, investigating quality deviations, and implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Act as the operational bridge across Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to manage downtime planning, reduce disruption, and address capacity, material, and scheduling risks.

About you

You bring proven experience managing and coaching large frontline teams of 20 to 50 employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, along with at least three years of manufacturing experience. You have strong verbal and written communication skills and can deliver clear shift direction, navigate sensitive employee relations matters, and provide concise operational updates to senior plant leadership. You are highly agile in your thinking, able to analyze trends, resolve complex floor issues, and make calm, sound decisions when unexpected disruptions occur. You build strong relationships across functions and work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to keep operations moving. You are also organized and comfortable with administrative responsibilities, including managing safety reports, skills matrices, and production-related systems such as ERP, MES, or Excel. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or logistics, or equivalent professional experience, is required. Experience with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus. Just as importantly, you value working in a culture where every role matters and every voice is valued, and you are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a team focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What you can expect from us

• A workplace built on care, for better healthcare, for our customers, and for each other.
• A culture that values unique, novel solutions and high-quality standards.
• Opportunities to contribute to medical innovations that make a real difference.
• A collaborative, decentralized environment where your voice matters.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and global career development.

About us

Why Alleima, BU Medical? We don't just make components; we enable breakthroughs. Whether it's helping someone with diabetes live more freely or supporting the next generation of neurostimulation devices, our work is purpose-driven and technically sophisticated. Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey! www.alleima.com