Sr Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

Requisition ID:  35163  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Sr Manager of Manufacturing – Plastics Factory

JOB SUMMARY

This role sets the strategic vision and drives systemic improvements in efficiency, quality, safety, cost, and employee engagement for a highly technical plastics manufacturing operation. The Sr. Manufacturing Manager is responsible for leading a multi-process, multi-shift operation including injection molding, medical tubing extrusion, and manual/benchtop assembly operations.

This leader will ensure operational excellence through strong execution of performance management systems, deep technical engagement with process engineering, and ownership of key manufacturing financial drivers. The role requires a strong balance of technical plastics expertise, financial acumen, and people leadership capability to deliver consistent, high-quality output in a 24/5 manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead a highly technical, multi shift team:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a large multi-shift organization consisting of supervisors, leads, and operators across multiple manufacturing processes
  • Build leadership capability within frontline supervision through mentoring, accountability systems, and talent development
  • Ensure consistent execution across all shifts through structured communication, standard work, and escalation processes
  • Ensure labor resources are aligned with the supply plan and customer demand daily and monthly. 
  • Lead daily, weekly, and monthly performance review meetings driven by KPI data
  • Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and CI teams
  • Proactively communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to plant leadership
• Drive operational and quality excellence:
  • Lead performance across injection molding, extrusion, and assembly operations, ensuring alignment to production, quality, and cost targets
  • Own and improve key operational metrics, including:
    • OEE (availability, performance, quality)
    • Labor efficiency / productivity
    • Scrap and yield performance
  • Develop and execute strategies to reduce downtime, improve throughput, and optimize labor utilization
  • Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the operation
  • Utilize data analysis to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
  • Partner with CI teams to implement sustainable process improvements and track results
• Financial Ownership & Cost Performance
  • Develop annual production budgets and manage performance against key financial metrics
  • Own and drive improvements in:
    • Labor efficiency and absorption
    • Scrap and material cost
    • Headcount and variable spend
  • Partner directly with Finance to:
    • Analyze variances (labor, scrap, efficiency, overhead)
    • Validate routing structures and cost assumptions
    • Translate operational performance into financial outcomes
    • Align production teams to plant financial goals with clear accountability at all levels
• Process Improvement & Engineering Partnership
  • Work closely with Process Engineering to:
    • Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
    • Validate process changes using production and financial data
    • Support new product introductions and new line startups (including extrusion)
  • Lead structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as root cause analysis, DMAIC, and statistical methods
  • Utilize SPC and process capability data to improve process control and drive project pipelines
• Deliver High Quality Supply
  • Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and applicable regulatory standards
  • Maintain and improve quality performance by monitoring key metrics and driving corrective actions
  • Partner with Quality on non-conformance investigations and CAPA execution
  • Drive implementation and sustainment of 6S and visual management systems
  • Act as a subject matter expert for plastics manufacturing processes
  • Act as the Voice of the Customer and Subject Matter Expert for processes and partnerships within the business. 
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement
  • Lead safety performance by setting expectations, monitoring metrics, and driving continuous improvement
  • Ensure all incidents are reported, investigated, and addressed appropriately
  • Build a culture of accountability and engagement across all levels of the organization
  • Drive adherence to training requirements, policies, and standard operating procedures
  • Possess the ability to coach and develop supervisors and front-line leaders to improve quality, production and safety.
  • Foster a continuous improvement mindset amongst employees by proactively seeking input and feedback on manufacturing processes and procedures.
  • Ensure the production team’s adherence to safety procedures and 6S protocols.
  • Solicit feedback from employees regarding safety improvements on a regular basis. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Master’s degree preferred. 
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles
• Demonstrated leadership in plastics manufacturing environments, including:
  • Injection molding (required or strongly preferred)
  • Extrusion (highly preferred)
• Experience managing multi-shift operations (24/5 or 24/7)
• Proven track record of improving OEE, labor efficiency, and scrap performance
• Experience working in regulated environments (medical device preferred)
• Cross-functional experience (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance) a plus

Skills

• Strong financial acumen, including:
  • Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, absorption, and variances
  • Ability to partner effectively with Finance
• Deep understanding of:
  • OEE systems and loss analysis
  • Labor efficiency and productivity models
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-process manufacturing operations
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and organizational development skills
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capability
• Effective communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems and data analysis tools or an equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered. Experience / strength in the use of SAP preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $148,500.00 to $185,600.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  20.0%

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from    . We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.