Michael Page
Program Manager
With more than 65 years of plastic injection molding expertise, the company is a leading plastic injection molding and custom contract manufacturing partner to the world's most innovative and quality-conscious brands. Job Description
Program Management & Execution Manage the full lifecycle of manufacturing programs-from initial scoping and planning to execution, validation, and launch. Oversee site-to-site program transfers, ensuring smooth relocation of tooling, equipment, processes, and documentation with minimal disruption to production or quality. Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and budgets. Ensure alignment between program objectives, customer requirements, and strategic business goals. Use Smartsheet or similar tools for real-time scheduling, task tracking, and program transparency. Provide structured oversight and improvement planning for existing and legacy programs. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead cross-disciplinary teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, Tooling, and Supply Chain. Facilitate communication and coordination across departments, vendors, and customers to ensure unified progress. Drive accountability through regular team meetings, status updates, and collaborative problem-solving sessions. Customer Engagement & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communications throughout the program lifecycle. Establish and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through responsiveness, transparency, and results. Provide consistent updates on program milestones, challenges, and solutions, ensuring full alignment with customer expectations. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve process capability. Analyze KPIs and program performance metrics to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other data-driven methodologies to deliver measurable operational gains. Regulatory, Quality & Compliance Oversight Ensure all programs adhere to relevant medical device regulations and standards, including FDA (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and customer-specific quality requirements. Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to integrate validation, risk analysis (e.g., DFMEA/PFMEA), and document control into program execution. Oversee and support quality assurance activities, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformances and audit readiness. Technical & Industry Expertise Leverage knowledge of injection molding, plastics processing, and medical assembly methods to inform decisions and guide technical discussions. Use ERP systems (IQMS, Epicor, SAGE 100, or equivalent) to manage materials, resources, production schedules, and cost tracking. Ensure designs for manufacturability and scalability, working closely with engineering teams to meet program and production readiness goals. Budget, Resource Management & Reporting Develop and manage detailed budgets, ensuring effective use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to project cost constraints. Provide accurate and timely reporting on program status, risks, corrective actions, and financial performance. Maintain clear, complete documentation including program plans, validation reports, quality records, and communications history. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field. 5+ years of program or project management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within medical devices or injection molding. Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations, plastics processing, quality systems, and validation practices. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project) and ERP systems (IQMS, SAGE 100, Epicor). Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: PMP or equivalent project management certification. Certification or training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Advanced knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and other relevant medical manufacturing regulations. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment. What's on Offer
Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $105,000 Health Insurance Benefits Available 401k with Company Match Available Contact: Marios Peripanos Quote job ref: JN-082025-6816639
With more than 65 years of plastic injection molding expertise, the company is a leading plastic injection molding and custom contract manufacturing partner to the world's most innovative and quality-conscious brands. Job Description
Program Management & Execution Manage the full lifecycle of manufacturing programs-from initial scoping and planning to execution, validation, and launch. Oversee site-to-site program transfers, ensuring smooth relocation of tooling, equipment, processes, and documentation with minimal disruption to production or quality. Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, including schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and budgets. Ensure alignment between program objectives, customer requirements, and strategic business goals. Use Smartsheet or similar tools for real-time scheduling, task tracking, and program transparency. Provide structured oversight and improvement planning for existing and legacy programs. Cross-Functional Leadership Lead cross-disciplinary teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, Tooling, and Supply Chain. Facilitate communication and coordination across departments, vendors, and customers to ensure unified progress. Drive accountability through regular team meetings, status updates, and collaborative problem-solving sessions. Customer Engagement & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communications throughout the program lifecycle. Establish and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through responsiveness, transparency, and results. Provide consistent updates on program milestones, challenges, and solutions, ensuring full alignment with customer expectations. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and improve process capability. Analyze KPIs and program performance metrics to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other data-driven methodologies to deliver measurable operational gains. Regulatory, Quality & Compliance Oversight Ensure all programs adhere to relevant medical device regulations and standards, including FDA (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and customer-specific quality requirements. Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to integrate validation, risk analysis (e.g., DFMEA/PFMEA), and document control into program execution. Oversee and support quality assurance activities, ensuring timely resolution of non-conformances and audit readiness. Technical & Industry Expertise Leverage knowledge of injection molding, plastics processing, and medical assembly methods to inform decisions and guide technical discussions. Use ERP systems (IQMS, Epicor, SAGE 100, or equivalent) to manage materials, resources, production schedules, and cost tracking. Ensure designs for manufacturability and scalability, working closely with engineering teams to meet program and production readiness goals. Budget, Resource Management & Reporting Develop and manage detailed budgets, ensuring effective use of personnel, equipment, and materials. Monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to project cost constraints. Provide accurate and timely reporting on program status, risks, corrective actions, and financial performance. Maintain clear, complete documentation including program plans, validation reports, quality records, and communications history. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or a related technical field. 5+ years of program or project management experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally within medical devices or injection molding. Strong technical understanding of manufacturing operations, plastics processing, quality systems, and validation practices. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project) and ERP systems (IQMS, SAGE 100, Epicor). Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: PMP or equivalent project management certification. Certification or training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Advanced knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and other relevant medical manufacturing regulations. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment. What's on Offer
Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $105,000 Health Insurance Benefits Available 401k with Company Match Available Contact: Marios Peripanos Quote job ref: JN-082025-6816639