Senior Manufacturing Manager

The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the assigned manufacturing department(s) including planning, coordinating and directing the processes resulting in Quality products. This position ensures that all employees and machines involved in the manufacturing process are adhering to the productivity, efficiency, and Quality standards of the organization.

Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: 5855 Oberlin Dr. San Diego, CA 92121

The Day-to-day

• Manages operations in assigned area to ensure the safe and timely completion of production schedules or department work by effectively utilizing people, equipment and materials.
• Ensures the team follows Argen’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) with 100% conformance and high overall quality levels and on-time delivery schedules are maintained.
• Creates and reinforces a culture of teamwork and actively resolves conflicts within the team.
• Motivates and coaches employees by assessing employee performance and providing helpful
• feedback and training opportunities.
• Manages and supervises employee activities including overall performance management; training and development; analyzing and resolving work problems; initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve goals; and effective communication with associates.
• Reviews availability of parts or materials for department needs in the coming weeks. Notifies appropriate departments of potential shortages and suggests solutions.
• Maintains safe working conditions in assigned area, continually works on safety awareness and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet department schedules and goals, and cooperates with the Quality team to ensure all adjustments have been processed in the SOP’s and WI’s.
• Develops continuous process improvement and department efficiency including making recommendations to improve manufacturing methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment.
• Works with maintenance department to coordinate maintenance activities with department requirements and schedules.
• Actively participates with the entire Operation Team to support and implement initiatives.
• Assists employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Assures the accurate and timely reporting of various records including employee time sheets, production reports, rework reports, check sheets, down time data, employee job transfers, etc.
• Communicates with other supervisors or managers as needed to coordinate activities of respective departments or areas.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Develops high performing work teams and appropriate performance monitoring systems.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
  
  

What Does It Take To Be Successful

• 10 years of cumulative manufacturing experience in a high volume, low automation assembly or light manufacturing environment, including 7 years of people management experience.
• Success leading and coaching other people leaders to create high performing front-line teams in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others in support of departmental goals and objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies and techniques. Quality ISO, Med Device preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make recommendations and decisions in support of financial goals and objectives.
• Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates is critical to success in this position.
• Multi-shift orientation and flexibility/availability.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop SOP’s and ensure compliance to achieve top-tier performance.
• Serve as the area subject matter expert for internal and external audits.
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
  
  

Our Awesome Benefits!

• Medical, dental and vision Plans
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO
• Employee Events
• Wellness Programs
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment and relaxation!
  
  

About Us

At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with diverse product offerings. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week.Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.