Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager
Location: Lenexa, KS
Department: Manufacturing
Reports to: Director of Manufacturing

Vantage MedTech provides comprehensive design and manufacturing services, supporting the advancement of medical technologies from concept through to product realization. We develop and manufacture new products for the treatment of heart failure, cancer, stroke, Gene Therapy, COPD, TBI, Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Clots, Brain Surgery, and many more! We are searching for top-tier talent to apply their gifts to making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide. If this is something you aspire to, we would like to talk with you!  

Vantage MedTech is seeking a Production Manager to join our Lenexa team to oversee central, daily operations of our manufacturing floor. This individual will lead a team of hands-on Assemblers, Test Technicians, and a Production Coordinator to ensure production targets are met, quality standards are upheld, and workflow remains efficient. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong organizational and decision-making skills, capable of driving production schedules, ensuring quality standards, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Experience with Medical Devices, ERP systems, and working in ISO-controlled environments is highly desirable. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

**This is not a remote opportunity. This position is based in Lenexa, KS.  Local candidates only. We do not offer relocation assistance.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily operations of the manufacturing floor, including direct supervision of Assemblers, Test Technicians, and the Production Coordinator.
• Create and manage production records, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure timely completion of all production orders while meeting quality standards and shipping deadlines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes, tools, and overall workflow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on internal projects aimed at process and tool improvements, as well as client projects involving the transfer of new products to the manufacturing facility.
• Autonomously solve problems and make decisions to ensure smooth production operations.
• Demonstrate group effectiveness through the development and delivery of performance metrics, ad hoc reporting, and status updates that support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead and supervise team operations, ensuring alignment with departmental goals while effectively coordinating and delegating tasks to drive execution of strategic initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, equivalent experience also acceptable.
• Competency in the accountabilities above as demonstrated through education, training, and past accomplishments.
• Demonstrated experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
• Proven experience in scheduling and managing production workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, planning, judgment, leadership, decision-making, risk management, and analysis skills. 
• Familiarity of working in a Quality Controlled environment such as ISO-9000; experience with Medical ISO-13485 a plus.

Top Benefits/Perks: 
As a team member at Vantage MedTech, you’ll enjoy:   

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance. 
• Generous Paid Time Off. 
• Company retirement plan with matching. 

Vantage MedTech values a diverse team and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All applicants must be authorized for full-time employment in the United States.  For more information, visit www.vantagemedtech.com   
  
No third-party candidates please.