Associate Production Manager

Req ID: 8543

Working Location: CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

**Please note: All correspondence will be sent from our Olympus domain (@Olympus.com). If you receive correspondence from an entity other than @Olympus.com, it is likely not legitimate.

Job Description

The Associate Manager Production is responsible for supervisingendoscope technicians and their work processes to achieveproduction/repair plans quality and delivery targets and documentationof production activities while improving safety ergonomics andprocesses. This position will manage and train production technicians tomeet safety quality production and cost goals and will provideguidance to less experienced Supervisors either informally or as partof their department. This position will support projects and production management that involves other supervisors as defined by production management.

Job Duties

Provide leadership to customer product repair lines by directing technicians in prioritizing activities and achieving daily output goals.
Monitor the flow of work through the repair line(s) and take necessary steps to resolve repair problems.
Take the responsibility for work continuity and the results between lines and/or shifts.
Support effective communications throughout teams.
Function as a project coordinator on projects assigned by production management to improve QCD (Quality Cost Delivery).
Review the work environment; consult with Engineering Environmental Health and Safety and Quality about perceived problems andimplement measures to assure safe working conditions.
Assure the attainment of quality cost and production targets as measured by time schedules and work outputs.
Ensure repair staff is adequately trained in all areas of the repair process in order to support business plans. Identify trainingneeds and effect remediation.
Deal swiftly with customer issues/ complaints by identifying the cause of the problem and resolving outstanding issues.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma required.
Minimum of five years' experience in assembly of precision instruments or related field required.
Minimum two years' previous supervisory experience required.
Experience in a customer service environment required.

Preferred:

Familiarity with current production and repair processes.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of quality theory and Electromechanical production required.
Strong math skills required.
Compliance experience QSR (Quality System Regulation) familiarity desired.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $90,749.00 - $122,511.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || California (US-CA) || San Jose || Manufacturing & Repair

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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