Production Manager, Manufacturing

Position: Production Manager, Manufacturing
Corporate Office: San Ramon, California
Relocation Assistance: No
Closing: Continuous Recruitment. We are accepting and reviewing all qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements which are listed in this announcement for consideration on an ongoing basis.
Application: A detailed cover letter and resume are REQUIRED for the application screening process.
Salary: $109,724 - $171,121.

The successful candidate's starting base will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the base range for this role.

Who You Are
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing all manufactured products, value-added services, managing the day-to-day operations of the organization's manufacturing facility. this includes planning, coordinating, and directing activities that result in finished goods. Key responsibilities encompasses manufacturing, work scheduling, managing production staff, work procedures, and quality control.

Additionally, the role involves capacity scheduling, ramp-up activities, budget adherence, goal setting, performance reviews, and continuous improvements projects to enhance production metrics. The Manufacturing Manager will work collaboratively with internal and external customers to provide technical solutions while effectively managing process, policy, and strategy changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or relevant discipline to understand the manufacturing processes.
• 5 - 6 years of post-graduate industry experience in the manufacturing of scientific instruments is Highly Preferred.
• Must be a hands-on style leader and manager with experience in managing production.
• Should have an excellent working knowledge of quality control.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ISO standards and certification implementation.
• Ability to find solutions promptly to production issues.
• Should have a working knowledge of various industrial metal and plastic processes.
• Be fluent in reading engineering drawings and understand GD&T.
• Should have the ability to manage vendors with excellent communication skills and to select the right vendors for quality and cost with thorough qualification.
• Experience in MEMS or microfabrication is a plus!
• Will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be adaptable to a small, but fast-paced, and high-growth environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, move boxes up to 40 lbs.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

• Review production demands or schedules to ascertain products such as types, quantities, and specifications of products, and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
• Implement, evaluate, and control resources and schedules to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Lead the development, implementation, certification, and maintenance of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations e.g., the equipment uses, maintenance, modification, and procurement.
• Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and monitor quality control systems and standards to detect production problems.
• Implement cost control programs and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Production Documentation Management and record-keeping system.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Process Excellence methods.
• Identify and oversee operational improvements necessary to scale up the production volume. Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated.
• Track operational output measures (i.e., efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends that would compromise the achievement of financial targets.
• Manage and motivate the production team for timely and exceptional quality products.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other department-specific duties as assigned.

Who We Are
RheoSense is a global high-tech company based in Silicon Valley. Our innovative m-VROC™ & microVISC™ instruments feature patented Viscometer/Rheometer-on-a-Chip (VROC®) technology. Utilizing state-of-the-art MEMS and microfluidics breakthroughs that redefine the viscometry industry, our instruments offer the smallest sample volume per measurement coupled with exceptional ease of use and accuracy. We are the leader in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and emerging protein therapeutics industries. RheoSense instruments have been rigorously tested, approved, and adopted worldwide by Fortune Global 500 companies and leading research universities.

What We Offer
At RheoSense, you can have an excellent job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Training and professional career development opportunities.
• Health and welfare programs include medical, dental, vision, life, and wellness programs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Program.
• Paid parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity).
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match, up to 4%.
• Employee share ownership (ISO).
• Collaborative, creative, inclusive, and fun team environment.

RheoSense is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.