Production and Planning Manager

USA - San Diego, CA (Neuro), 5955 Pacific Center Blvd #714, San Diego, California, United States of America

Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM

FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS
, Natus has been working in collaboration with clinicians to deliver industry-leading neuro solutions that help providers more easily make sense of the body’s signals.

Engineered with input from those who have lived the care experience, our technology simplifies complex processes and improves accuracy and efficiency. There is a role for everyone who wants to be part of the innovative solutions at Natus Neuro
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We are seeking an experienced Production & Planning Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in our San Diego cleanroom facility. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 30 employees, ensuring efficient production workflows, adherence to regulatory standards, and optimization of processes in a highly controlled environment.

This role requires a leader who brings both strategic oversight and hands‑on operational experience—someone who thrives on accountability, precision, and collaboration while promoting the company’s values and culture.

Operational Leadership

Manage day‑to‑day production operations in the clean‑room, maintaining efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Own and manage the complete production planning process, including capacity analysis, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet delivery timelines.

Develop, review, and adjust production plans and schedules in collaboration with Supply Chain, Customer Operations, and Procurement to balance demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.

Implement and maintain production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.

Collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure material availability and alignment with production needs.

Maintain accurate data and timely updates in ERP/MRP systems to support effective planning, forecasting, and reporting.

People Management

Lead and manage a team of approximately 30 employees within the clean‑room environment.

Review staffing requirements, conduct interviews, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.

Assign and direct work, evaluate performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve issues promptly and fairly in collaboration with HR.

Foster a high‑morale culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production areas and regularly assess performance against targets.

Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve recurring production issues and drive operational excellence.

Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.

Ensure environmental, health, and safety practices are followed consistently across operations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Reporting

Collaborate with departments including Supply Chain, Customer Operations, Quality, Facilities, IT, HR, and Finance to ensure smooth communication and coordination.

Prepare regular production and planning reports that highlight performance against plan, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization metrics.

Uphold and promote the Natus Neuro culture, embedding the North Star and Guiding Principles throughout daily operations.

Education and Experience

Level 8 qualification in Business, Management, Production, Engineering/Science, or a related discipline is an advantage.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in production supervision or management within a cleanroom environment (pharmaceutical, semiconductor, medical device, or biotechnology).

Strong knowledge of cleanroom classifications, contamination control, and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP, FDA).

Proven experience in production planning, capacity management, and scheduling within an ERP/MRP environment.

Skills and Competencies

Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.

Effective communicator who can…