Lead, Medical Device Production & Operations

ELIXIR MEDICAL CORPORATION; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ELIXIR MEDICAL CORPORATION is seeking a Production Lead in Milpitas, CA for an onsite role. You will direct daily activities of Production Technicians and coordinate tasks based on skills and production needs. The position emphasizes planning, scheduling, and adherence to FDA/ISO guidelines.

It requires 7+ years of education/experience, 1–3 years in medical device manufacturing, ERP proficiency, and strong communication. Salary ranges from 110k to 125k annually, with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of education or equivalent mix of education and relevant work experience.
• 1–3 years' experience in Manufacturing (production planning/scheduling) in medical devices.
• Minimum 2 years experience with ERP system transactions.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in personnel production line coordination with direct supervisory duties.
• Ability to follow established written procedures with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs and perform basic calibration or troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, organize and direct daily activities for Production Technicians.
• Assign production tasks based on skills and product requirements; cross-train.
• Track productivity, yield and WIP goals; pursue improvements.
• Implement productivity and yield improvements; line balancing.
• Issue LHRs to floor for final assembly production.
• Create sub-assembly build plans; issue LHRs for sub-assembly production.
• Consolidate build requests and schedule according to priorities.
• Allocate and kit components for builds; manage work orders in ERP.
• Review in-process LHRs for accuracy; resolve issues with Quality.
• Replenish raw material inventory; notify Purchasing for orders.
• Perform cycle counting and physical inventory; reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain clean, safe work area per safety/hazmat guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and ISO guidelines for medical devices.
• Maintain training compliance for documents and procedures.

Skills

Production planning

ERP transactions

Personnel coordination

Communication skills

Machine calibration troubleshooting

Education

AA/AS degree in technology

BS in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

ELIXIR MEDICAL CORPORATION is seeking a Production Lead in Milpitas, CA for an onsite role. You will direct daily activities of Production Technicians and coordinate tasks based on skills and production needs. The position emphasizes planning, scheduling, and adherence to FDA/ISO guidelines.

It requires 7+ years of education/experience, 1–3 years in medical device manufacturing, ERP proficiency, and strong communication. Salary ranges from 110k to 125k annually, with on-site work.