Production Manager

Operations Lead / Production Manager

Location: Albany, GA 
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations Lead/Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in a highly regulated medical device production environment. You will drive operational excellence, ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently, and develop high-performing teams. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role requiring strong knowledge of regulated processes, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will oversee production operations while partnering closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EH&S, and other support functions to ensure operational success, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Develop production schedules and allocate labor, equipment, and resources to meet customer demand
• Build, coach, mentor, and develop frontline supervisors and production leadership teams
• Foster a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Finance, and EH&S to achieve production goals
• Ensure compliance with FDA, cGMP, OSHA, ISO, MDR, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs to identify opportunities for productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost improvement
• Participate in capital planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and operational projects
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting production commitments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading production teams of 50+ employees through frontline supervisors
• Strong understanding of FDA, cGMP, ISO, MDR, OSHA, and quality system requirements
• Experience with production planning, labor scheduling, capacity planning, and operational budgeting
• Proven leadership, coaching, and talent development skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• MDR and TÜV regulatory experience
• Experience in similarly regulated industries (aerospace, food & beverage, pharmaceutical)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $125,000 – $145,000
Bonus: 17% target bonus

Benefits Package:

• 100% medical premium coverage for employee and dependents
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) with 100% company match on first 4% contribution
• 7% safe harbor retirement contribution
• Paid time off and company shutdown days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness program access
• Relocation support available

About This Opportunity

This is an onsite position with an established medical device manufacturer. You'll work in a collaborative environment with experienced leadership and modern manufacturing facilities. The role reports directly to the Plant Manager and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on production operations and team development.