Manager, Production

Location: California

Manager, Production – iRhythm Technologies, Inc.

As a Manufacturing Manager, you will lead and optimize all aspects of iRhythm’s manufacturing operations, ensuring that production meets company goals for quality, safety, quantity, cost, and compliance while fostering a collaborative, safe, and high‑performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership

• Lead a team of supervisors and individual contributors as direct reports.
• Plan, direct, and manage all manufacturing activities to achieve company objectives for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
• Ensure all operations adhere to FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable medical device regulations.
• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, ensuring that production targets and schedules are met or exceeded.
• Drive initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Human Resources, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Care to align priorities and deliver company goals.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to support New Product Introductions and implementation of manufacturing software tools and systems that enhance production performance.
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure a seamless transition of new designs and processes into full‑scale manufacturing.

Production Planning & Execution

• Manage production scheduling to meet Plan vs. Actual targets and customer demand.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to plan and manage inventory levels, ensuring material availability while minimizing excess.
• Lead standardization, cost reduction (Cost per Unit), and ERP optimization initiatives to improve process control and data visibility.
• Manage department budgets based on Annual Operation Plans.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement cost‑effective process improvements that enhance product quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Champion the use of data‑driven decision‑making to monitor performance metrics and optimize workflow.

People Leadership & Development

• Ensure manufacturing teams are appropriately staffed, trained, and equipped to meet quality and production standards.
• Promote a culture of employee engagement, collaboration, and accountability across all levels.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to build a strong and motivated team.
• Encourage participation in training programs, educational workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by ensuring adherence to all EHS standards.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through regular audits, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

Leadership Competencies Attracting and Developing Talent

• Foster a learning culture:
  Encourage continuous skill‑building through training, mentorship, and stretch opportunities.
• Develop self & team:
  Create structured growth and feedback mechanisms for team members.
• Build agile teams:
  Ensure the team is adaptable, cross‑trained, and equipped to meet evolving business demands.

Driving Results

• Execute with discipline:
  Translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans.
• Ensure accountability:
  Set measurable goals and review progress regularly to ensure alignment and performance.
• Prioritize for impact:
  Focus resources on initiatives that deliver the highest value to patients and the business.

Collaborating

• Foster engagement:
  Build strong partnerships across functions and encourage open communication.
• Promote transparency:
  Share information clearly and frequently to align objectives across departments.
• Manage performance:
  Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to strengthen team capability and ownership.

Acting with Urgency

• Commit to action:
  Make timely decisions that balance risk and impact.
• Be proactive:
  Anticipate challenges and remove barriers before they arise.
• Be a change advocate:
  Lead change initiatives by communicating purpose, vision, and benefits effectively.

Thinking Strategically

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