Director, Manufacturing

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.


Director, Manufacturing

US-CA-Irvine

Job ID: 2025-25352
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Operations
Irvine Facility

Overview

About B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary: Job Function - General:

• Plans, directs and monitors all production activities within an assigned area or unit to maximize the use of the organizations' resources and meet established production specifications and schedules, volume, cost and wastage targets and quality standards.
• Develops and implements manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
• Analyzes production, maintenance and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow or equipment) that will improve performance.
• Liaises with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.
• Plans, prioritizes and manages production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
• Leads, directs, evaluates and develops a team of supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly, machine operation, processing, treating or packaging. The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time. General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons. Limit of Authorization/Authority:Please refer to the Corporate Guidelines or BBMUS Guidelines or job specific authorities where applicable. This list is however not exhaustive and may be amended by the Management from time to time.Additional Requirement:
  • Occasional business travel required, Valid driver's license and passportContacts/Cooperation:
    • Represents the organization as a prime contact on projects and departmental operations. Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on issues often requiring coordination across organizational lines.Supervision Given and Received:
      • Directs the activities of a broad functional area through division heads who are responsible for planning, budgeting, costs, methods and employees.
      • Determines actual organizational structure and allocation of resources. The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
        
        Target Based Range
        
        $154,801 - $221,144
        
        Qualifications
        
        Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc Education and Professional Knowledge:
        • Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.Experience:
          • 10-15 years related experience, plus a minimum of 5 years management experience required.Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
            • Requires breadth of organizational, professional field, and industry knowledge.
            • Ability to integrate critical information from several diverse areas.
            • Champions advanced strategies and concepts.Problem Solving:
              • Judgement is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. .
                
                Additional Information
                
                Responsibilities: Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
                • Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
                  • Occasionally:Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
                  • Frequently:Stand, Sit
                  • Constantly:N/AActivities:
                    • Occasionally:Push/pull, Reaching upward and downward
                    • Frequently:Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking
                    • Constantly:N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
                      • Occasionally:Proximity to moving parts
                      • Frequently:N/A
                      • Constantly:FumesWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                        • Noise Intensity:Low
                        • Occasionally:N/A
                        • Frequently:Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment
                        • Constantly:N/A
                          
                          What We Offer
                          
                          B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
                          
                          Through its "Sharing Expertise -" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
                          
                          Notices
                          
                          Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
                          
                          All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
                          
                          Compensation details: 221144 Yearly Salary
                          
                          
                          
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