Production Manager​/Site Lead

Position: Production Manager / Site Lead
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Company description:

TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI) designs and manufactures specialty surgical products for use in orthopedic, neuro, thoracic and spine surgeries. TSI was founded in 2006 with the goal to innovate and address evolving retraction techniques in spine surgery. We have successfully addressed the need for minimally invasive, posterior, lateral and anterior surgical approaches to the spine, and have introduced access instrumentation for neurological, orthopedic and cardiothoracic procedures.

We commit to providing innovative, high-quality surgical access systems designed to optimize exposure and improve the surgeon experience.

Job Summary:

The Production Manager & Site Lead is the primary operational leader responsible for all activities at the Half Moon Bay, CA facility. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient production operations while acting as the on-site point of accountability for production, facilities, and site performance. The position partners closely with onsite engineering team to align production with new product introduction and customer project timelines.

This role reports to the VP of Operations and is directly responsible for the team of production admin and direct labor staff on site.

Duties/

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as primary point of responsibility for all site operations

Own site KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Lead, coach, and develop production staff

Manage production workflow and scheduling

Partner with engineering to align production with NPI timelines

Identify and resolve production bottlenecks

Support NPD activities through prototype and V&V production activities

Engage in transfer from NPD to Production both intra- and inter-site.

Ensure readiness of work instructions, tooling, and training

Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and environmental regulations

Maintain adherence to FDA QSR and ISO 13485

Drive CAPA and root cause activities

Lead process improvement initiatives

Oversee facility, equipment, and maintenance readiness

Coordinate with Houston facility and travel as needed

Required Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
7–10 years of manufacturing experience in regulated industry.
3–5 years leadership experience.

Familiarity with MES and ERP systems. Misys, Syteline, and Quick Books is advantageous.

Knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485.Familiarity with California safety and environmental regulations.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Reasonable Accommodations Tedan Surgical Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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