Manufacturing Operations Leader (Lean & Growth)

Epredia; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Epredia is seeking a Manufacturing Manager, Operations to lead on-site production teams in Portsmouth, NH. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet customer demand.

You will develop strategic plans, implement Lean initiatives, and manage budgets in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring ISO 13485 and GMP compliance. The role emphasizes people development and continuous improvement across the floor.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• 3+ years leading supervisors or multiple production teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management preferred.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• P&L experience managing production metrics, labor planning, budgets, and operational performance.
• Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, and productivity objectives.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support business goals and customer demand.
• Translate company objectives into measurable departmental goals and monitor progress through KPIs.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, HR, and Finance to improve operational performance.
• Identify operational risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives using Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and RCA.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts that reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase capacity.
• Review production metrics daily and identify trends requiring corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, GMP, safety, and quality system requirements.
• Manage labor utilization, overtime, staffing, and operational budgets.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

People development

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Epredia is seeking a Manufacturing Manager, Operations to lead on-site production teams in Portsmouth, NH. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while collaborating with cross-functional partners to meet customer demand.

You will develop strategic plans, implement Lean initiatives, and manage budgets in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring ISO 13485 and GMP compliance. The role emphasizes people development and continuous improvement across the floor.