Production and Planning Manager

Job Title: Production & Planning Manager (Clean-room Environment)
Location: San Diego, CA (on-site Role)
Job Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Production & Planning Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in our San Diego cleanroom facility. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 30 employees, ensuring efficient production workflows, adherence to regulatory standards, and optimization of processes in a highly controlled environment.

This role requires a leader who brings both strategic oversight and hands-on operational experience-someone who thrives on accountability, precision, and collaboration while promoting the company's values and culture.

Operational Leadership

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  Manage day-to-day production operations in the clean-room, maintaining efficiency, quality, and compliance.

  
  
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  Own and manage the complete production planning process, including capacity analysis, resource allocation, and scheduling to meet delivery timelines.

  
  
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  Develop, review, and adjust production plans and schedules in collaboration with Supply Chain, Customer Operations, and Procurement to balance demand, inventory, and manufacturing capacity.

  
  
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  Implement and maintain production schedules to ensure timely completion of manufacturing targets.

  
  
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  Collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure material availability and alignment with production needs.

  
  
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  Maintain accurate data and timely updates in ERP/MRP systems to support effective planning, forecasting, and reporting.

  
  

People Management

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  Lead and manage a team of approximately 30 employees within the clean-room environment.

  
  
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  Review staffing requirements, conduct interviews, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.

  
  
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  Assign and direct work, evaluate performance, reward and discipline employees, and resolve issues promptly and fairly in collaboration with HR.

  
  
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  Foster a high-morale culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

  
  

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement

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  Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

  
  
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  Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production areas and regularly assess performance against targets.

  
  
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  Implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve recurring production issues and drive operational excellence.

  
  
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  Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement initiatives.

  
  
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  Ensure environmental, health, and safety practices are followed consistently across operations.

  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Reporting

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  Collaborate with departments including Supply Chain, Customer Operations, Quality, Facilities, IT, HR, and Finance to ensure smooth communication and coordination.

  
  
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  Prepare regular production and planning reports that highlight performance against plan, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization metrics.

  
  
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  Uphold and promote the Natus Neuro culture, embedding the North Star and Guiding Principles throughout daily operations.

  
  

Education and Experience

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  Level 8 qualification in Business, Management, Production, Engineering/Science, or a related discipline is an advantage.

  
  
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  Minimum of 5 years of experience in production supervision or management within a cleanroom environment (pharmaceutical, semiconductor, medical device, or biotechnology).

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of cleanroom classifications, contamination control, and regulatory standards (ISO, GMP, FDA).

  
  
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  Proven experience in production planning, capacity management, and scheduling within an ERP/MRP environment.

  
  

Skills and Competencies

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  Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.

  
  
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  Effective communicator who can collaborate across all levels of the organization.

  
  
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  Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

  
  
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  Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is an advantage.

  
  
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  Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production planning software.

  
  

This is an opportunity to lead a critical function within a global organization committed to quality, precision, and patient outcomes. You'll guide a talented production team, influence process improvements, and contribute directly to the success of a company known for excellence in neurocritical care manufacturing.