Production and Site Manager in Fort Myers, Florida at Merits Health Products Inc

Merits is driven to improve lives by making high-quality power mobility equipment. We are synonymous with innovative engineering, constant product development, adaptability, and caring customer support. Merits product solutions give people the power to move through life on their own terms.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production & Site Manager to lead manufacturing operations, manage the welding and powder coating functions, and oversee site activities at our Fort Myers, Florida Pilot Production Facility, near RSW. This full-time position is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while driving operational excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. The annual salary is based upon skills, education/ and experience.

The ideal candidate will have strong production team leadership experience, a collaborative hands-on management style, and a proven ability to optimize production processes and manage the welding, inventory, and powder coating teams to achieve business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement Certification.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and operational budgeting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Quarterly bonus eligibility.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits with disability and life insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous PTO and ten(10) company-paid holidays per calendar year.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement planning resources.
• Monthly on-site employee appreciation lunches.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and quality goals.
• Oversee all daily manufacturing / production including welding, inventory, and powder coating teams.
• Oversee site operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and custom orders are met.
• Interpret and understand technical drawings / blueprints.
• Be the Gatekeeper of the Pilot Production Location: Manage, schedule, and track facility maintenance programs and coordinate equipment repairs and upgrades.
• Assign and oversee team member schedules, duties, responsibilities, and ensure training is complete.
• Conduct, participate in, and document pre-shift and team meetings as well as regular 1:1’s.
• Interview, hire, evaluate, reward, coach and/or discipline assigned employees, as per regulatory standards and company policies, in a timely manner with applicable documentation.
• Evaluate existing procedures and standards and recommend improvements.
• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), Work Instructions, and other processes and procedures for all Pilot operational activities as needed or as requested by senior leadership.
• Lead, coach, train & develop, evaluate, and counsel Pilot production team members.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Develop and implement production schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, quality, safety, labor, and cost control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Oversee inventory management and material flow.
• Prepare production reports, forecasts, and budgets for senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to quality management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a positive culture of safety, respect, accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
• Business Travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of industry experience, education, and training.
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or custom build environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing multi-functional teams, multiple departments, or a shift lead in a manufacturing, fabrication, custom build, or packaging environment.
• Must have strong knowledge of production planning and management, quality systems and safety standards, and overall site/plant operations in a manufacturing, fabrication, or custom build environment.
• Must have skills and experience to interpret and understand technical drawings / blueprints.
• Must have standard forklift experience and can obtain Merits standard forklift certification(s) within 60-days of position acceptance.
• Must have excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must have proficiency and experience with ERP systems (such as Epicore or Oracle NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Products and be willing and able to quickly learn system applications as needed.
• Must have excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Must have recent forklift experience and can obtain and maintain Merits’ standard forklift certification(s) within 60-days of position acceptance.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license in good standing and must maintain throughout employment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/climb ladders, or balance; use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is required to safely lift or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Employees must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time, in ambient climate temperatures to humid and hot.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment is primarily in a warehousing and manufacturing / production operations environment where the employee needs to work near moving mechanical parts. In these environments, the noise levels may often be moderate to loud; ambient climate temperatures to humid and hot (depending on season), or can also be dry, dusty to moderately clean. Employees will be required to use and/or wear safety equipment / PPE, which will be provided to the employee by the company.

How to Apply

Join our team and play a critical role in driving operational excellence and continued growth.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a brief cover letter detailing their manufacturing leadership experience and career accomplishments and salary requirements.

Please also visit our website and social media pages to learn more about our products, our mission, our vision, and our team!

Be part of something bigger! Join Merits Health Products, Inc. and help us continue breaking barriers, fostering independence, and expanding accessibility for all!

Please note: This job advertisement is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not constitute the official job description. The tasks, essential responsibilities and duties, requirements, qualifications, competencies, physical demands, and work environments associated with this role is not fully reflected in this advertisement. This information is provided for general guidance only and is not exhaustive. Job duties and requirements may be modified, added to, or removed at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

All employment offers are conditional and contingent upon successful completion of a Form I-9, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, and satisfactory results of a consumer credit report (after FCRA information has been received and authorized by an applicant). Please note that prior to accepting a potential offer of employment from Merits, applicants are responsible for disclosing in writing any/all information pertaining to possible non-compete agreements that may affect the outcome of employment status.

Merits Health Products, INC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive remarks, jokes, slurs, visual displays, physical conduct, or any other behavior that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. This policy applies to all employees and applicants, as well as contractors, interns, volunteers, and any others conducting business with or on behalf of Merits Healthcare Products, INC. It applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. This policy prohibits all forms of harassment and retaliation for reporting or participating in EEO-related investigations or complaints. Any employee who violates this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Merits Healthcare Products, INC encourages employees to report all incidents of harassment to a member of management and/or the HR department. All reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially to the extent possible, and investigated promptly and fairly. When necessary, corrective action will be taken to stop the conduct and prevent its recurrence. Managers and supervisors are expected to model inclusive behavior, promptly address inappropriate conduct, and report concerns to HR. They are instrumental to ensure that the work environment remains free of discrimination and harassment.

All employees are expected to read, understand, and comply with this EEO Policy. Acknowledgment of this policy may be required during onboarding and periodically throughout employment.