Senior Manager, Value Stream

Salary Range: $ - $

Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world‑class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include Nitinol components, balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guide wires.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Value Stream for our Materials business at our Fremont, CA manufacturing site to join our dynamic team of industry leading experts.

This role will have clear responsibility for the success of the Materials Production Operations facility in Fremont. As the Sr. VSM, you will focus the organization on the consistent, successful on‑time delivery of product by coordinating activities with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Maintenance while leading a multi‑shift team that continuously strives for improvements, driving customer satisfaction, and improving cost.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets and consistently achieve targets through planning and execution of Lean Tools such as Problem Solving (PSP), Methodology, Standard Work (SW) and daily management.
• Report results on daily, weekly, and monthly cadence.
• Partner with other team members to execute financial commitment of the business.
• Based on customer order requirements, plan operations for fabrication and assembly of products.
• Ensure efficient and effective manufacturing methods are used that are compatible with available machines and equipment.
• Manage, direct, and coordinate work with cross‑functional resources (Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance) to achieve results.
• Short‑term goals include on‑time delivery, cost of sales, quality, gross margin, and human resources throughout the Value Stream.
• Analyze business metrics/trends and drive people and process improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement.
• Act as a Lean/Six Sigma champion (standard work, lead‑time, quality, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure subordinates follow all company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed are available and in good condition.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years progressive operations/manufacturing experience.
• Lean/Six Sigma green or black belt experience is a plus.
• Strong project management skills including the ability to prioritize, balance and manage multiple efforts with goal orientation.
• Solid analytical skills and solution‑driven thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Tactful and confident at all levels, internal and external.

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.