Production Manager

Cirtec Medical; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirtec Medical Corporation in Lowell, MA seeks an experienced manufacturing leader to direct day-to-day operations in a high‑tech medical device contract manufacturing facility. You will oversee a diverse team performing manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection under ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.

You will drive Lean, 5‑S and GMP compliance, manage KPIs and visual factory tools, coordinate with development and transfer teams, and ensure safe, on‑time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-10 years in ISO 13485 medical device environment or similar.
• Demonstrated initiative and track record of improving manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.
• Fluent in English; strong communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance to ISO 13485 and company/customer requirements.
• Schedule work and manage overtime to meet commitments.
• Determine staffing needs based on production plans and capacity.
• Maintain safe practices and 5‑S standards on the shop floor.
• Use ERP/MES to ensure accurate shop floor transactions.
• Lead cross‑functional meetings and production plans.
• Coordinate with development and transfer teams on manufacturability.

Skills

Team management

Lean manufacturing

GMPs

ISO 13485

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP

MES

Training Software

Job description

Description

About us: For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for leading, directing, and optimizing day-to-day manufacturing operations within our high‑tech medical device contract manufacturing facility as dictated by Cirtec's business needs. Operating under strict ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, this role oversees the production of cutting‑edge thin‑film and microelectronics products. You will lead a diverse team of operators and technicians performing intricate manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection. Your primary mandate is to foster a safety‑first culture while meeting or exceeding SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and 5‑S deliverables. You will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and achieve company‑wide goals and objectives. The position heavily utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) and visual factory management tools to track performance transparently on the shop floor. Additionally, the role is responsible for consistently communicating expectations and holding the production team accountable to maintaining world‑class Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Essential to this role is ensuring all production activities, material transactions, and compliance metrics are meticulously documented within core enterprise business systems, including but not limited to ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, and training software.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring conformance to the Company's quality system in accordance with ISO 13485, company, and customer requirements.
• Maintains conformance to all other Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Plan and schedules work assignments to meet customer commitments including effective scheduling of overtime and paid time off.
• Determines ongoing employee resource requirements based upon production schedules, customer commitments and equipment capacity.
• Assures safe employee work practices, hazardous material handling, and good housekeeping in compliance with company policy, 5‑S standards, and Federal/State regulations.
• Uses company ERP, MES, and related business systems to monitor shop floor transactions to completeness, correctness, and compliance.
• Full understanding of all equipment and facility systems and escalates problems quickly when identified.
• Leads cross‑functional meetings and shares production plans, results, and support requirements from other departments.
• Interviews, recommends, and selects candidates for employment.
• Identifies and provides training, and development in verified software systems as required to ensure a competent workforce.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, competence, and communication to effectively lead tours of the production floor for management, customers, etc.
• Effectively manages and evaluates employee performance. Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees to ensure maximum organizational effectiveness and accountability to world‑class GMPs.
• Coordinates with product development and manufacturing transfer project teams to provide guidance of design for manufacturability, process development, and product launches.
• Communicates effectively with all functional managers.
• Takes a leadership role in continuous improvement activities.
• Promotes the culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5‑S, and Teamwork.
• Supports Quality during FDA, ISO 13485, and customer audits by managing and providing compliant QMS documentation.
• Meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost deliverables in a timely manner.

Must Have

• Bachelors Degree required
• 1-3 years of experience in a management position
• 5-10 years of experience in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment or similarly regulated environment
• Demonstrated initiative and track record of improving manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and manufacturing business systems such as ERP, Training Software, and MES.
• Ability to understand and assist in production scheduling/forecasting
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently

Good to have

• 3-5 years of experience working in a lean manufacturing environment, lean certification preferred

Salary Range: 90,000 to 130,000 based on skills and experience.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.