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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.           

About The Role:

Boston Scientific in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Production Manager I to join the  NSM (Nitinol Shape Memory) team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic production environment operating across three shifts (1st through 3rd). The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 4-6 supervisors and overseeing operations across a 24-hour Monday–Friday schedule. While core office hours typically fall between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, flexibility is essential to support all shifts as needed.

The Production Manager will champion operational excellence, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to safety and quality standards within the NSM manufacturing area.

With general guidance from senior management, the Production Manager is responsible for leading a group of employees committed to increased quality and productivity. The manager supports the demand of the business unit, identifies and analyzes problems, and plans solutions. They will provide guidance to the team on development, performance and productivity issues while reporting to operations management on team accomplishments, achievements, and productivity. 

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model requiring employees to be in our local office. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include: 

• Plans and oversees strategic and operational plans
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range operations goals, objectives and strategic plans; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement. 
• Manages and/or provides day-to-day leadership to Supervisors and cross functional team members and set priorities accordingly. 
• Commits to plant safety procedures 
• Leads & creates engagement around continuous improvement and lean activities within the production line/area  
• Enables a culture of Operational Excellence throughout the production line/area cross-functional team 
• Analyzes S&OP (Sales & Operating Plan) requirements and provide production commitments for the production line/area including non-commercial requirements 
• Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources. 
• Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews. 
• Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.  
• Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department. 
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc). 
• Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes 
• May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations. 
• Establish and promote a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System.
• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and, at minimum, 5 years of operations leadership experience
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills  
• Ability to lead a team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals
• Experience in coaching and developing direct reports
• Ability to foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. 
• Experience with monitoring/ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements). 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Thorough understanding of Lean Manufacturing 
• Project Management experience
• Strong strategic thinking skills

Requisition ID: 621115

Minimum Salary: $ 99100

Maximum Salary: $ 188300

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

For MA positions : It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. 

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.  Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.  Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements.   As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.

Among other requirements, Boston Scientific maintains specific prohibited substance test requirements for safety-sensitive positions.  This role is deemed safety-sensitive and, as such, candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.  The goal of the prohibited substance testing is to increase workplace safety in compliance with the applicable law.  

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