Production Manager - OS

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Full Time Indirect Labor Oceanside, Oceanside, CA, US 3 Attachments

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

At Lighteum, we pride ourselves on being more than just a place of work. We are a vibrant, innovative team committed to making a difference in the world of medical device components by enhancing the lives of patients worldwide by delivering innovative, high-quality medical components to the Med Tech industry.

Be a part of a team dedicated to playing a role in creating solutions that make a real impact. Your work will contribute to improving lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our associates' well-being. Our health and wellness benefits feature comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. To promote financial security, we also provide a 401(k) plan with generous company contribution and match, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Our paid time off policy is generous, including PTO, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Be a part of our team today!

Production Manager

Salary Range: $95,000-$115,000

Location: This is an onsite position based at the Company's Oceanside facility.

Responsible for planning and directing all aspects of production activities in the designated areas in Oceanside to manufacture high-quality components at optimum cost and in accordance with customer requirements.

• Responsible for overseeing and managing optimization of manufacturing efficiencies.
• Plan and coordinate production activities to obtain optimum utilization of personnel, direct materials, and equipment to meet department targets (OTD/CM, etc.)
• Advises Management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Set appropriate expectations of labor scheduling requirements against expected production output.
• Plan and prioritize production activities to minimize downtimes and disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Leads, manages, and coaches production team to achieve a high performing team.
• Responsible for timely performance feedback and annual reviews.
• Exercise strong judgment in managing production levels, setting operational priorities, overseeing processes, and resolving employee‑related matters
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Drive measurable process improvements through hands‑on use of Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Able to support and lead Kaizen and lean projects within the area of responsibility.
• Manage processes in a changing environment and acts as a change champion to influence positive outcomes.
• Champions a proactive safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, reinforcing safety expectations, and ensuring all team members follow established safety standards.
• Collaborates and works closely with other functional areas such as Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Facilities, HR, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

Associates' or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.

5-7 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably servicing the Medical Device Industry.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity/role.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and deliver measurable improvements in throughput, cost, quality, safety, and overall operational performance.

Working practical knowledge in progressive management technologies such as…