Manufacturing Lead
Confluent Medical Technologies
Summary
Confluent Medical Technologies is looking for a Manufacturing Lead to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.
Job description
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 or more years of related experience and/or leadership training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrate 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)
Company overview
Confluent Medical Technologies is a leading medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that applies advanced materials science to MedTech innovation. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company specializes in the expert design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of interventional catheter-based devices and implants. With over 2,000 employees across eight state-of-the-art facilities in the United States and Costa Rica, Confluent has established itself as a trusted partner to major medical device companies worldwide. The company's core capabilities include Nitinol components and tubing, balloon and complex catheters, high-precision polymer tubing, and implantable biomedical textiles. Confluent's vertically integrated supply chain approach brings design, development, and manufacturing together under one roof, enabling faster time-to-market and greater innovation for its customers. The company serves the cardiovascular, neurovascular, and structural heart markets, providing life-saving solutions through its expertise in shape memory alloys and polymer technologies. Confluent Medical Technologies has earned the confidence of industry leaders through its proven track record of innovation, engineering excellence, and manufacturing reliability. The company's commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction has positioned it as a critical partner in advancing minimally invasive medical technologies that improve patient outcomes globally.