Manufacturing Lead

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Lead to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.

As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will:

• Serve as the designated Team Lead for assigned manufacturing areas during 2nd Shift operations.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and production priorities while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Provide work direction and support to manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training of employees.
• Monitor production performance and communicate priorities throughout the shift.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, and staffing concerns as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Facilitate effective shift pass-down communication.
• Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform manufacturing operations and support activities as needed to meet production requirements.
• Will serve as a key resource on the production floor helping drive safety, quality, delivery and productivity objectives while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; 5 or more years of related experience and/or leadership training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  AA degree a plus. Medical device or medical products experience preferred.

• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude when working with equipment and tools

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Good computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word

• Ability to work 2nd Shift and overtime as required

• Familiarity with SDS documents and safety procedures

• Ability to use and read a variety of measuring devices (e.g. calipers, micrometers, pin gages)

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.