Tray and Metal Forming Manager

Tray and Metal Forming Manager

Location: Charleston, South Carolina, US
Reporting to: Head of Operations

This leadership role is within the Production department of our new state‑of‑the‑art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina, as part of SHL’s Global Manufacturing Operations Network. As the Tray and Metal Forming Manager, you will play an integral part in setting up the entire assembly operation for the site.

• Provide Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) and Quality leadership for the Tray and Metal Forming team
• Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable site organization based in engineering first principles and operational excellence; talent management, development and retention within the SHL Charleston organization (and beyond)
• Provide assembly teams with clear objectives to deliver Business and Strategic Plan Goals related to safety, quality, and equipment/process effectiveness and efficiency
• Plan, coordinate and manage cost‑effective production strategies for Tray and Metal Forming operations to meet production cost targets, schedules, and quality control standards
• Interview and select subordinate staff; define training and development requirements and ensure appropriate training of personnel
• Responsible for managing the entire Tray and Metal Forming operation of the facility on a day‑to‑day basis
• Ensure all assembly production activities comply with SHL standard operating procedures, applicable cGMP requirements and associated quality standards
• Continuously monitor and accurately report all relevant performance KPIs of the assembly operation
• Receive and integrate new equipment into the Tray and Metal Forming operation and establish and execute plans to ramp‑up equipment to the required target output and performance
• Establish and execute equipment maintenance strategies to ensure product quality and equipment performance is maintained
• Implement continuous improvement plans in Tray and Metal Forming in close collaboration with site quality and engineering functions
• Secure a business‑focused prioritization of resources and materials (facility, manpower, components, packing material, etc.)
• Partner with Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering leadership to deliver operational results and ensure efficient and timely resolution of day‑to‑day production issues
• Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for Tray and Metal Forming and packaging
• Ensure practice matches procedure in the responsible area

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience
• Minimum 10 years relevant industry experience in high‑volume production management
• Relevant experience in managing operations, including workforce planning, material logistics, equipment maintenance and quality management
• Proficient in understanding how Total Effective Equipment Performance can be maximized
• Several years of hands‑on manufacturing experience in a 24/7 high‑volume production setting
• Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g., ISO
  13485, cGMP) is a major plus
• Experience in Six Sigma methodologies is preferred
• Passionate & committed self‑starter with “can do” attitude, a team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and cost
• Willingness to work from/relocate to Charleston, South Carolina is required
• Willingness to initially spend an extended period in our facility in Taiwan for induction/training is a plus
• Excellent intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; good at building a professional network

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use…