Senior Manager of Shop Production - Meissner

Are you a seasoned production leader with a passion for driving excellence in manufacturing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your expertise can make a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How you will make an impact:

The Senior Manager of Shop Production is responsible for the machine shop, mold shop and equipment fabrication, ensuring projects are completed in accordance with schedules. They lead and assist the shop teams by setting scheduling priorities, problem solving and providing technical advice. The Senior Manager of Shop Production will support our production and capacity planning and identify areas of process improvement to realize efficiency gains.  They evaluate external supplier quotes to determine make vs. buy based on current internal resource demand and capabilities. The Senior Manager of Shop Production also reports on departmental and project progress, as well as provides project and budgetary recommendations.  They oversee employees and operations while optimizing safety, quality, teamwork, productivity, costs, and customer service.

• Provides strong leadership and direction to the machine and mold shop teams, emphasizing a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and dedication to quality.
• Mentors and develops team members, identifying training opportunities and areas for skill enhancement.
• Establishes and maintains a development program to train and improve fabricators/machinists’ knowledge and skillset.
• Conducts regular team meetings, ensuring clear communication regarding project updates, team performance, and company goals.
• Determines staffing requirements for the assigned production areas.

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The skills and experience you’ll need:

• 5+ years in a Management role with proven leadership and management skills.
• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Technical Education or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Experience in hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and mentoring team members to drive their success.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to set priorities for multiple tasks.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What we can offer you:

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $133,600 - $180,100

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.