Materials Manufacturing Manager

Materials Manufacturing Manager

Requirements

• BS in Chemical, Materials, Biomedical, or Industrial Engineering; MS preferred
• 5+ years of direct experience in chemical or regulated production environments (3+ with MS)
• Proven leadership of production teams, with strong focus on results and accountability
• Deep understanding of GMP, safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, ODOO preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace
• Strong financial acumen in forecasting, cost tracking, and resource optimization
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Own and lead resin production operations, from planning through delivery
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing production team
• Oversee resource planning, raw material forecasting, staffing, and cost controls to meet output targets
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on production scheduling to align with global demand
• Build scalable systems and workflows that support multi-region expansion
• Implement and enforce GMP-compliant practices and ensure audit readiness (ISO 13485, MDSAP, ISO 9001)
• Develop KPIs and manage team performance to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals
• Drive continuous improvement, LEAN manufacturing, and 5S principles
• Partner with R&D and Engineering teams to scale new materials and formulations
• Maintain all required batch records, documentation, and reporting systems
• Serve as the operational point of contact for all resin production programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling production in a growth-stage or global organization is a plus