Weidmann Medical Technology · 4 months ago
Production Manager - Converting
700 W Court St, Urbana, OH 43078, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expWeidmann Medical Technology is active in vital fields such as energy and medical technology. The Converting Manager will lead the manufacturing site's Converting department, ensuring production meets safety, quality, and productivity expectations while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Medical DevicePharmaceuticalProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead by example in a values-driven culture, aligning teams with the company’s mission, vision, and values
Manage 24/7 converting operations, including supervisors and frontline production teams, while developing talent and succession plans
Champion a safety-first culture with continuous training, accident prevention, OSHA/ISO compliance, and active safety engagement
Drive operational excellence through ownership of KPIs (OEE, yield, throughput, scrap, changeovers, delivery performance)
Support site and departmental goals, manage customer complaints, and oversee finishing processes
Implement Lean Six Sigma, daily management systems, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement
Standardize SOPs, visual management, equipment standards, and root cause problem-solving
Collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Logistics to ensure reliability, efficiency, and schedule adherence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
15+ years of progressive leadership in 24/7 manufacturing operations
Proven expertise in make-to-order production, Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies
Strong ERP proficiency required; SAP experience preferred. Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote)
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to lead across all organizational levels
Strong financial acumen, with direct experience in labor planning, budget management, and cost optimization
Track record of developing leaders, building succession pipelines, and driving organizational change
Preferred
Experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 preferred
Benefits
Medical insurance with an accompanying health savings account
Vision and dental insurance
PTO starting your FIRST day
401k plan with company match
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
STD and LTD
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Additional company programs include: Wellness, clothing allowance, computer loan, and tuition reimbursement
An award-winning atmosphere! Weidmann was named Best Employer of Champaign County
Company
Weidmann Medical Technology
Weidmann Medical Technology provides custom laboratory product development services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase