Production Manager

Overview

About Beta Bionics Beta Bionics, Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to bringing innovative type 1 diabetes management solutions to the many, not the few. We are committed to bringing better access to better solutions – and a better life for those living with diabetes – with the world’s first bionic pancreas called the iLet. The iLet Bionic Pancreas is the first and only insulin delivery system that does not require carb counting, bolusing, correction factors, or pre-set basal rates.

The only number needed to get started with the iLet Bionic Pancreas is a user’s weight – the iLet does the rest. The iLet lets users “Go Bionic” with their diabetes management.

Overall responsibility for ensuring effective production and product quality while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and staying within budget.

[Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualified candidates who need a reasonable accommodation with the application process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the company’s HR contact]

• Prioritizes and directs activities of functional groups listed below in accordance with quality system procedures.
• Manages and directs employees and functions of the customer service, product control, warehouse and product distribution to ensure customer satisfaction, effective operations, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manages all operational aspects of production including productivity, cost, planning, and daily business processes.
• Manages the procurement team and purchase of raw materials to ensure availability of quality materials for production.
• Manages engineering technicians, and oversees the preventative maintenance, initial troubleshooting, and implementation of technical solutions on the production line.
• Works within constraints of annual budget for Operations.
• Develops capital expenditure justifications and recommendations.
• Participates in third party and internal quality audits involving Operations. Assists with related corrective/preventive action planning and implementation.
• Establishes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures and Forms related to Operations.
• Ensures operations are in compliance with applicable state, federal, and international regulations and standards.
• Establishes policies, goals, budgets, plans, and procedures related to areas of responsibility.
• Hires, trains, motivates and develops Production and Product Distribution staff.
• Ensures appropriate communication processes are established within and across functional groups. Communicates information related to quality management system effectiveness.
• Works in accordance with quality system procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or associated technical degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience and advancing responsibilities
• 1-3 years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of operations, production, quality and customer service
• Proficiency with business finances including analyzing data, identifying trends and business recommendations

• Experience leading a highly regulated medical device/component manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with medical device industry regulatory requirements and others that may be applicable to operations.
• Experience with enterprise-wide operating systems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet multiple and occasional competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other employees and supervisor(s).
• Ability to work in a highly detailed environment where mental focus and accuracy of work output is essential.
• Excellent communications skills, including ability to represent the company to both internal and external audiences.
• Strong team building/leadership skills.
• Must be highly organized and able to execute tactics in a timely manner.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard…