Production Manager - OS

Lighteum Medical; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighteum Medical is seeking a Production Manager to lead all production activities at the Oceanside facility, ensuring high-quality components meet customer requirements while optimizing cost and throughput.

You will direct scheduling, coach a manufacturing team, drive Lean Six Sigma projects, and collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR to sustain a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Associates' or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably servicing the Medical Device Industry.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity/role.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver measurable improvements in throughput, cost, quality, safety, and overall operational performance.
• Working practical knowledge in Lean, JIT, MRP, and ERP.
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement (CI) experience with hands‑on application of Lean, Six Sigma, and the DMAIC methodology.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations (OSHA), quality systems such as ISO, and KPI management including OEE, FPY, and OTD.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Familiarity with IFS ERP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize manufacturing efficiencies.
• Plan and coordinate production to maximize utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Advise Management on developments affecting profit, schedule, costs, and inter-departmental relations.
• Set labor scheduling expectations against production output.
• Prioritize production activities to minimize downtimes and disruptions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team.
• Provide timely performance feedback and annual reviews.
• Manage production levels and priorities, and resolve employee-related matters.
• Stay informed on new technologies to improve operations and develop recommendations.
• Drive process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Lead Kaizen and lean projects within responsibility area.
• Support change management and champion positive outcomes.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, HR, and others.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

JIT

MRP

ERP

Continuous Improvement

DMAIC

OSHA knowledge

KPI management

Education

Associates' or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

IFS ERP

Job description

At Lighteum, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the MedTech industry.

Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Be a part of our team today!

Production Manager

Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000

Location: This is an onsite position based at the Company's Oceanside facility.

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of production activities in the designated areas in Oceanside to manufacture high-quality components at optimum cost and in accordance with customer requirements.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing and managing optimization of manufacturing efficiencies.
• Plan and coordinate production activities to obtain optimum utilization of personnel, direct materials, and equipment to meet department targets (OTD/CM, etc.)
• Advises Management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Set appropriate expectations of labor scheduling requirements against expected production output.
• Plan and prioritize production activities to minimize downtimes and disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Leads, manages, and coaches production team to achieve a high performing team.
• Responsible for timely performance feedback and annual reviews.
• Exercise strong judgment in managing production levels, setting operational priorities, overseeing processes, and resolving employee‑related matters
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Drive measurable process improvements through hands‑on use of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Able to support and lead Kaizen and lean projects within the area of responsibility.
• Manage processes in a changing environment and acts as a change champion to influence positive outcomes.
• Champions a proactive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring all team members follow established safety standards.
• Collaborates and works closely with other functional areas such as Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, HR, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Associates' or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.

Essential

5-7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably servicing the Medical Device Industry.

Essential

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity/role.

Essential

Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver measurable improvements in throughput, cost, quality, safety, and overall operational performance.

Essential

Working practical knowledge in progressive management technologies such as Lean Manufacturing, JIT, MRP, and ERP.

Essential

Demonstrated Continuous Improvement (CI) experience with hands‑on application of Lean, Six Sigma, and the DMAIC methodology.

Essential

Strong understanding of safety regulations (OSHA), quality systems such as ISO, and operational KPI management including OEE, FPY, and OTD.

Essential

Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Desirable

Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Essential

Familiarity with IFS ERP.

Desirable

Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the site.

Essential

Prolonged periods of sitting at work working on computers.

Essential

Occasionally lift o 25 pounds at a time.

Essential

Visual acuity and manual dexterity to inspect products and machinery .

Essential

Lighteum Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, belief, or any status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail].