Production Manager-Medical Devices

POSITION SUMMARY    The Production Manager will oversee the daily manufacturing operations of legacy product lines for a medical device manufacturer. Based in Tijuana, this individual will manage a team of five Production Supervisors and ensure consistent adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards. The Production Manager will play a key role in driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction through reliable, high-quality production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 5 Production Supervisors overseeing multiple manufacturing cells.
Ensure all operations comply with company standards, ISO, FDA, and other applicable medical device regulatory requirements.
Monitor production performance (OEE, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency) and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EH&S) to resolve production issues and optimize processes.
Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
Maintain a strong focus on employee engagement, safety culture, and professional development.
Oversee production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet customer demand on-time and in full.
Support the introduction of new processes and technologies into legacy product manufacturing.
Prepare and present regular production reports and KPIs to senior leadership.
Responsible for leading all OPEX initiatives in the area

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Experience in medical device manufacturing, or other highly regulated industry preferred.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a production environment.
Solid understanding of quality systems (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).
Excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.