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Director of Production (or Production Manager)

**Location:** Lodi, WI

**Shift:** 1 st shift/ Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm

**Salary:** $120,000-140,000/year w/ Quarterly Bonus

About Us:

A trusted provider of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing solutions. We are dedicated to innovation, quality, and compliance, helping our customers bring safe, effective products to market.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a **hands-on production leader** to oversee manufacturing, production planning, purchasing, and materials management. This role can be at the **Director** or **Manager** level depending on experience. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a proven ability to keep teams focused and grounded, and the drive to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, materials management, purchasing, and production planning.

+ Ensure that products are manufactured in compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, cGMP, and OSHA standards.

+ Lead, mentor, and train supervisors, operators, and staff on procedures, policies, and safety standards.

+ Establish and track performance objectives for production and materials teams, driving accountability and results.

+ Represent production in new product launches, audits, and process improvement initiatives.

+ Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Process Development to improve methods, equipment, and product quality.

+ Draft, review, and maintain SOPs and Master Instructions for production-related activities.

+ Partner with HR on staffing decisions, hiring, and workforce planning.

+ Participate in FDA and ISO audits and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

+ Maintain a solution-oriented approach by identifying issues, recommending improvements, and implementing corrective actions.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field a plus.

+ **10+ years of supervisory/management experience** in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing.

+ Direct experience with **FDA and ISO auditing** (required).

+ Strong leadership background with proven ability to motivate, ground, and guide teams.

+ Skilled at identifying operational issues and implementing practical, effective solutions.

+ Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485 standards, and cGMP.

+ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Work Environment:

+ Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.

+ Exposure to odors, fumes, dust, mechanical parts, and vibration.

+ Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

+ Regular standing, walking, and use of hands required.

Why Join Us?

You’ll take on a leadership role with real impact. You’ll guide a team dedicated to excellence while ensuring compliance with the highest regulatory standards. This is an opportunity to bring your leadership, problem-solving, and auditing expertise to a company making a difference in healthcare manufacturing. **Please send your resume to** **[email protected]** **Or call** **Daisy at 562-471-7322**

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