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Overview

When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

Our flagship product, SELUTION, combines pharmaceuticals with a traditional balloon catheter, revolutionizing treatments for coronary and peripheral artery diseases. With four Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) approved and actively enrolling patients (Coronary ISR, Coronary De Novo, Peripheral SFA, and Peripheral BTK), Cordis is leading the way in delivering transformative medical solutions.

At Cordis, we’re teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. **We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.**

The **2nd Shift Production Manager** will lead all aspects of manufacturing operations during the second shift. This role oversees Production Supervisors which execute production schedules, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, managing performance of hourly employees, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Working Hours

2nd shift production: 2pm to 11pm

Responsibilities

- Production Oversight:

Ensure production goals are met for volume, quality, safety, and efficiency during 2nd shift operations. Monitor progress and adjust resources or priorities as needed.

- Team Leadership & Development:

Supervise, coach, and develop production line supervisors and hourly teammates. Provide performance feedback and conduct regular reviews.

- Safety & Compliance:

Maintain a culture of safety. Ensure team compliance with OSHA, FDA (if applicable), and internal safety protocols. Participate in investigations and corrective action planning for any incidents.

- Quality Assurance:

Partner with QA and Engineering teams to ensure products meet all specifications and customer expectations.Initiate, analyze data, and perform root cause investigation or tasks for NCMRs (Non‐Conforming Material Reports) and CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action). Serve as Champion of cGMP and QSR concepts and procedures

- Process Improvement:

Lead or participate in Lean, 5S, or Six Sigma initiatives. Continuously seek opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize processes.Initiate, develop, and drive implementation of procedures and processes needed to improve manufacturing quality/output/yields/etc.

- Shift Communication:

Facilitate effective handoffs between 1st and 2nd shifts. Collaborate with 1 st shift counterparts to ensure effective handoffs and streamlined execution of tasks. Communicate clearly with other departments (maintenance, engineering, logistics, etc.) to resolve issues.

- Workforce Planning:

Manage capacity planning and develop time standards (as needed) to ensure accuracy for planning purposes. Manage teammate scheduling, overtime, and vacation planning for shift personnel to meet production demands.

- Reporting & Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of shift performance, downtime, inventory movement, and other key metrics. Ensure that Production Teammates adhere to training requirements to revisions/new releases of documentation. Update procedures (as necessary) to ensure compliance with existing processes/new processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered.

+ **Experience:**

+ 5+ years in a production/manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

+ Experience with regulated industries (e.g., medical device, food, pharma) is highly desirable.

+ Experience working in a Controlled Environment Area (CEA) – ISO Class 8.

+ **Skills & Competencies:**

+ Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and Lean tools

+ Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Able to effectively collaborate with other shift teammates and cross-functional groups.

+ Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot and make quick decisions independently

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (including MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

+ Experience with ERP/MES systems a plus

+ Strong communication and conflict resolution skills

Pay / Compensation

The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $111,650 - $159,500 per year

Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammate’s points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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**Job Locations** _US-CA-Irvine_

**ID** _2025-3542_

**Category** _Manufacturing_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]