Entry Level Production and Quality Manager Jobs
New grad production and quality manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Georgia-Pacific, ABB, and Cintas hiring at this level now.
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Description
About us:
For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.
Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for leading, directing, and optimizing day-to-day manufacturing operations within our high-tech medical device contract manufacturing facility as dictated by Cirtec's business needs. Operating under strict ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, this role oversees the production of cutting-edge thin-film and microelectronics products. You will lead a diverse team of operators and technicians performing intricate manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection. Your primary mandate is to foster a safety-first culture while meeting or exceeding SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and 5-S deliverables. You will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and achieve company-wide goals and objectives. The position heavily utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) and visual factory management tools to track performance transparently on the shop floor. Additionally, the role is responsible for consistently communicating expectations and holding the production team accountable to maintaining world-class Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Essential to this role is ensuring all production activities, material transactions, and compliance metrics are meticulously documented within core enterprise business systems, including but not limited to ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, and training software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring conformance to the Company's quality system in accordance with ISO 13485, company, and customer requirements.
- Maintains conformance to all other Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Plan and schedules work assignments to meet customer commitments including effective scheduling of overtime and paid time off.
- Determines ongoing employee resource requirements based upon production schedules, customer commitments and equipment capacity.
- Assures safe employee work practices, hazardous material handling, and good housekeeping in compliance with company policy, 5-S standards, and Federal/State regulations.
- Uses company ERP, MES, and related business systems to monitor shop floor transactions to completeness, correctness, and compliance.
- Full understanding of all equipment and facility systems and escalate problems quickly when identified.
- Leads cross functional meetings and share production plans, results, and support requirements from other departments.
- Interviews, recommends, and selects candidates for employment.
- Identifies and provides training, and development in verified software systems as required to ensure a competent workforce.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, competence, and communication to effectively lead tours of the production floor for management, customers, etc.
- Effectively manages and evaluates employee performance. Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees to ensure maximum organizational effectiveness and accountability to world-class GMPs.
- Coordinate with product development and manufacturing transfer project teams to provide guidance of design for manufacturability, process development, and product launches.
- Communicate effectively with all functional managers.
- Takes a leadership role in continuous improvement activities.
- Promotes the culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5-S, and Teamwork.
- Supports Quality during FDA, ISO 13485, and customer audits by managing and providing compliant QMS documentation.
- Meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost deliverables in a timely manner.
Must Have:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in a management position.
- 5-10 years of experience in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated initiative and track record of improving manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and manufacturing business systems such as ERP, Training Software, and MES.
- Ability to understand and assist in production scheduling/forecasting.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Good to have:
- 3-5 years of experience working in a lean manufacturing environment, lean certification preferred.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000, based on skills and experience.
Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec’s goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
About us:
For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.
Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!
Position Summary:
This position is primarily responsible for leading, directing, and optimizing day-to-day manufacturing operations within our high-tech medical device contract manufacturing facility as dictated by Cirtec's business needs. Operating under strict ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, this role oversees the production of cutting-edge thin-film and microelectronics products. You will lead a diverse team of operators and technicians performing intricate manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection. Your primary mandate is to foster a safety-first culture while meeting or exceeding SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and 5-S deliverables. You will leverage Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement and achieve company-wide goals and objectives. The position heavily utilizes key performance indicators (KPIs) and visual factory management tools to track performance transparently on the shop floor. Additionally, the role is responsible for consistently communicating expectations and holding the production team accountable to maintaining world-class Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Essential to this role is ensuring all production activities, material transactions, and compliance metrics are meticulously documented within core enterprise business systems, including but not limited to ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, and training software.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring conformance to the Company's quality system in accordance with ISO 13485, company, and customer requirements.
- Maintains conformance to all other Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
- Plan and schedules work assignments to meet customer commitments including effective scheduling of overtime and paid time off.
- Determines ongoing employee resource requirements based upon production schedules, customer commitments and equipment capacity.
- Assures safe employee work practices, hazardous material handling, and good housekeeping in compliance with company policy, 5-S standards, and Federal/State regulations.
- Uses company ERP, MES, and related business systems to monitor shop floor transactions to completeness, correctness, and compliance.
- Full understanding of all equipment and facility systems and escalate problems quickly when identified.
- Leads cross functional meetings and share production plans, results, and support requirements from other departments.
- Interviews, recommends, and selects candidates for employment.
- Identifies and provides training, and development in verified software systems as required to ensure a competent workforce.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, competence, and communication to effectively lead tours of the production floor for management, customers, etc.
- Effectively manages and evaluates employee performance. Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees to ensure maximum organizational effectiveness and accountability to world-class GMPs.
- Coordinate with product development and manufacturing transfer project teams to provide guidance of design for manufacturability, process development, and product launches.
- Communicate effectively with all functional managers.
- Takes a leadership role in continuous improvement activities.
- Promotes the culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5-S, and Teamwork.
- Supports Quality during FDA, ISO 13485, and customer audits by managing and providing compliant QMS documentation.
- Meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost deliverables in a timely manner.
Must Have:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in a management position.
- 5-10 years of experience in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated initiative and track record of improving manufacturing processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft office and manufacturing business systems such as ERP, Training Software, and MES.
- Ability to understand and assist in production scheduling/forecasting.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Good to have:
- 3-5 years of experience working in a lean manufacturing environment, lean certification preferred.
Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000, based on skills and experience.
Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.
We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec’s goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Entry Level Production and Quality Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level production and quality manager job?
Focus on internships, co-ops, or any hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, inspection methods, or quality control tools like statistical process control. Employers at this level look for familiarity with ISO standards, lean principles, or Six Sigma basics, even from coursework. A degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering strengthens your application, but demonstrated attention to detail and process thinking can give you an edge over candidates with more years but less focus.
Which companies hire entry level production and quality managers?
Companies hiring entry level production and quality managers right now include Georgia-Pacific, ABB, and Cintas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, food and beverage producers, medical device companies, and consumer goods firms tend to hire most actively, often recruiting recent graduates into rotational or associate-level roles that build toward full management responsibility.
Are there remote entry level production and quality manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles in production and quality management are on-site by nature. About 4% of entry level production and quality manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in quality systems, documentation, or supplier quality functions where physical floor presence is less critical than process oversight and reporting.
Are these new grad production and quality manager jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior production and quality manager roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op rotations in lieu of full-time history, and may mention training programs or mentorship. Look for postings that list coursework, academic projects, or certifications as qualifying experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level production and quality managers?
Entry Level production and quality manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Chemicals & Materials, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume production environments with continuous compliance and inspection demands, creating steady demand for new graduates who can support quality systems and process improvement from day one.