Production Manager

Reacthealth; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reacthealth, located in Bothell, Washington, is seeking a Manufacturing Production Manager to oversee assembly operations and lead a team. The role emphasizes planning production schedules, driving continuous improvement, and managing resources effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least five years of managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in medical devices. Responsibilities include ensuring production efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience as a manufacturing production manager in a lean environment.
• Experience in a GMP/ISO environment preferred.
• Previous supervisor/manager experience required.
• Ability to effectively plan, track, and adjust resource needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work to challenging schedules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production schedules and performance standards.
• Monitor work and control flow for maximum efficiency.
• Train employees in the company's processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.
• Drive problem solving for key issues.

Skills

Excellent short- and long-term planning

Statistical and organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of manufacturing systems

Ability to provide constructive feedback

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Written/oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

React Health is a fast-paced, growth-driven manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment, dedicated to supporting patients, caregivers, physicians, and healthcare providers. With a focus on respiratory and sleep health sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of products and services across acute care, non-acute care, and home medical equipment. By integrating manufacturing and distribution, React Health addresses the needs of the undiagnosed and those requiring therapy after diagnosis, particularly within the sleep and respiratory care sectors.

General Summary

This position has the responsibility for manufacturing assembly as well as managing the work of the team leaders and assemblers. It is vital to promote and drive Lean and Continuous Improvement as part of the daily work activities, and manage the manufacturing operations by planning production schedules, material requirements, budgeting, and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing or related field required
• Minimum five years experience as a manufacturing production manager in a lean environment working with quality control systems, preferably in electronics or medical device as well as in a GMP/ISO environment
• Previous supervisor/manager experience required
• Excellent short- and long-term planning, statistical, and organizational skills, including ability to effectively plan, track, and adjust human, material, and other resource needs
• Computer proficient; confident using data analysis programs and Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of manufacturing operational systems, best practices, processes, and technology
• Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback, coach/mentor, and develop individuals
• Demonstrated ability to cheerfully work to challenging schedules

Preferred Experience

• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills required. Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lifting of up to 25 lbs. is required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, copiers, and measuring tools is required.
• Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by periods of standing, walking, and extensive periods requiring the use of a computer to accomplish work objectives.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department, or line of business.

Working Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some work (less than 20%) requires moving materials and equipment.
• Onsite

Duties and Essential Functions

• Responsible for production schedules and applies performance standards for measuring progress towards established goals.
• Monitor work, alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, control flow of work to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.
• Monitors daily operations to identify and resolve problem areas relating to staffing, scheduling, tooling, quality, and production line arrangement.
• Directly manage the daily production process and make necessary adjustments as needed to realize goals and meet customer needs.
• Train individual employees in the company's processes.
• Ensure that safety and other company policies and processes are followed.
• Provide prompt problem solving for key issues, driving through from root cause identification, containment, problem resolution, and ensuring repeat issues are avoided.
• Act as a team role model and change agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings. Attends seminars and training sessions necessary to maintain appropriate level of professional competence.
• Ensures all department compliance guidelines are met.
• Attends all meetings, in-services training, or continuing education as delegated by the supervisor.
• Provides customer focused interactions.
• Performs all duties necessary for the department as per department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor within the scope of practice and the responsibilities in the department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions of the position without compromising client care. React Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. We are an Equal-Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.