Market Manager jobs in United States, Florida, Saint Petersburg

**Given the scope of this role, this position can be based at any West location**

• In coordination with multi-site leadership teams and the Global Lead Manufacturing Operations, Seals; assist in developing an implementation strategy for end-to-end manufacturing within each site
• Partner with site leadership to establish inventory strategies where end-to-end manufacturing is not yet achieved.
• Assist in the implementation of lean strategies as needed across the entire Seals VS
• Assist in the forecasting and execution of the financial targets including collaboration with site leaders and functional leaders in the value stream to identify and mitigate risks to the financial plan/budget
• Partner with commercial team and other leaders within the organization to identify portfolio optimization opportunities
• Assist finance and other cross-functional leaders in accurately capturing product costs
• Assist in the creation and improvement processes of supplier performance – service, quality and cost
• Lead multi-site initiatives on optimization to include harmonizing processes across the Seals network
• Drive digitalization across sites to leverage data and analytics in strategic business decisions
• Assist in ensuring resource allocation planning is performed and that constraints within Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Global Engineering and other functions are resolved as required for overall program success
• Support administration Capital Planning and spend in conjunction with Engineering and Finance
• In close collaboration with Global Lead Manufacturing Operations, Seals; drive agenda and planning processes for key cross functional meetings such as semi-annual operations meetings
• Ensure common best practice approaches are used across sites for safety and quality improvements and initiatives (root cause analysis, Risk Assessment & CAPA)
• Participate in Global Supply Operations Review and drive team alignment

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline to include: Business, Operations, or Engineering preferred

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or business fields, or years of experience in lieu of
• Strong project management skills
• Operational Excellence experience including lean and Six-Sigma certification

• Knowledge of statistical tools and Minitab
• cGMP knowledge
• Self-motivated, results- and solution-oriented personality
• Very good organizational and project management skills
• Highly analytical and structured way of working
• Ability to successfully collaborate with teams across organizational levels
• Ability to assert technical solutions and standards
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with people

• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.
• May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear audible alarms from distances up to 150ft.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to travel up to 25 to 50% of the time

• Develops and implements policies and procedures for production operations
• Network with other sites to plan, examine, analyze, and evaluate production operations for products shared across the organization
• Plans, examines, analyzes, and evaluates production operations within the site
• Drives site schedule by prioritizing resources/activities for manufacturing and support functions
• Prepares production reports, reviews operating and financial data and makes recommendations for improvements
• Evaluates work performance and initiates personnel actions such as recruitment, selection, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures
• Takes an active role in developing less experienced Managers and Technical leads. This includes leveraging both internal and external relationships to build the best team possible
• Resolves grievances, investigates customer complaints, and proactively participates in problem resolution
• Directs and coordinates work and production schedules and general department activities through subordinates
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste within the production environment
• All interactions, work flow, productivity levels, and quality standards are implemented with a “Customer Service” approach to both internal and external customers
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred

• Minimum 10 years required

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in an ISO regulated industry, preferably in medical device manufacturing
• Experience working with injection molding processes

• Green or Black Belt certification preferred.

• Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet. The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds for manufacturing positions or 30 pounds for administrative positions is required.

• Responsible for the daily, weekly, and long-term manufacturing activities. Manages manufacturing personnel maintaining schedules, ensuring that resources are available, and personnel are adequately trained on processing and safety to execute their activities per established procedures.
• Supervises the manufacture of all products of the plant at the most economical cost consistent with prescribed quality and standards on a timely basis.
• Troubleshoots process, leads/supports closure of area deviations and investigations and ensures implementation of appropriate CAPAs.
• Actively participates/contributes to technology transfer, start-ups, design and implementation of process changes, typically working on cross-functional teams.
• Addresses human resource development opportunities and challenges. Determines staffing needs and organizational structures required to efficiently meet production plans. Develops subordinates to prepare them for future promotion (building bench strength). Actively participates in hiring the best and works to develop an exceptional workforce.
• Maximize capital resources. Responsible for cGMPs. Ensure plant and equipment are maintained to best possible working condition.
• Support customer relations’ efforts by meeting customer standards and delivery dates. Participate in resolving customer problems and reinforce marketing department’s customer relations program.
• Establish methods and means for handling, storage, packaging and delivery of products to prevent damage and deterioration.
• Identify the training needs and schedule required training of all the employees under direct supervision.
• Support Operational Excellence Management and participate on the OpEx initiatives.
• Maximize capital resources and assist in maintaining equipment and facilities in proper working condition. Requests for new capital equipment must be coordinated by working with the appropriate site personnel (i.e. production, engineering, continuous improvement, finance, maintenance and/or plant management) tasked to accomplish this result.
• Consistently promote the plant safety program, lean initiatives, training program and HR policies while holding employees accountable to follow all site policies, practices and procedures while also delivering results.
• Cover for the Site Director when required to do so.
• Participate in customer audits, customer complaint investigations, plant tours, etc. as requested or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap, cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe workstation and environment at all times.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline to include: Business, Operations, or Engineering. required and
• Master's Degree preferred

• Minimum 8 years 8-10 years of experience. required and
• Experience working with ISO standards, FDA and cGMP required and
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience preferred

• General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing and process automation.
• Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SAP and MS Office applications.
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and process documents.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
• Write monthly progress reports and capital requests.
• Ability to understand mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to problem solve.

• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources while at all times maintaining company confidentiality.
• May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear audible alarms from distances up to 150ft.
• The ability to be able to lift and carry various items up to 50lbs.
• Minimal travel