Senior Production Manager

CorDx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with generous company contributions

Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy

Additional substantial benefits

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Alpharetta, GA, is seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in production management, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, driving quality and process improvements, and leading a team. This role offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits like medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing and developing teams.
• Experience overseeing teams of 5 or more direct reports in a manufacturing or production setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements for medical device production.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Supervise and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production staff with a focus on safety, accountability, and growth.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and boost productivity.
• Oversee maintenance and validation of production equipment for quality and safety.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and engineering to optimize material availability.

Skills

Production management

Quality assurance

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP, CPIM)

Job description

About Us

CorDx, a multi-national biotech organization, focused on pushing the limits of innovation and supply in global health. With over 2000 employees across the world serving millions of users in over 100 countries, CorDx delivers rapid testing and point-of-care medical device solutions used in the detection of infectious disease such as COVID-19, pregnancy, drug abuse, biomarkers and more. CorDx is at the cutting edge of technology, artificial intelligence, and data science with the goal of delivering diagnostic solutions to some of the most critical questions in healthcare.

Job Title

Senior Production Manager

Location

Alpharetta, GA (On-site)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Production Manager to oversee and optimize manufacturing operations in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production management within the medical device or healthcare manufacturing industry, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• ISO 13485 Compliance: Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 13485 and regulatory requirements for medical device production.
• Quality & Process Improvement: Work closely with Quality Assurance teams to implement and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure documentation, production procedures, and risk management align with FDA and ISO 13485 guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor production staff, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lean Manufacturing: Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other process optimization techniques to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve productivity.
• Equipment & Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and validation of production equipment to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and engineering teams to optimize material availability and minimize downtime.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate production issues, implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs), and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 risk management principles.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, with a proven track record of managing and developing teams.
• Experience overseeing teams of 5 or more direct reports in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Stable employment history, with an average job tenure of at least 30 months per role.
• Industry experience in life sciences, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), or related manufacturing is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in production, operations, or supply chain management (e.g., Six Sigma, PMP, CPIM) are highly desirable.
• Career stability—candidates should have worked at no more than seven companies.
• Proven experience in scaling production operations, improving efficiency, and implementing process improvements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with generous company contributions.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Additional substantial benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, color, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.