Job Overview
We’re a lean, fast-growing medical device company bringing a physician-designed FDA Class II product to market. Everything we make has to show up on time, on spec, and on budget. We’re looking for a Manufacturing & Logistics Manager to own the full lifecycle of our manufacturing and supply chain, from sourcing and vendor negotiation through production, shipping, delivery, and post-launch support.
This covers everything physical: our core product, packaging, labeling, printed collateral, and promotional items. Some days you’ll be negotiating a production run with an overseas manufacturer. Other days you’ll be chasing a late pallet, catching an error on a print proof before 5,000 copies run, or figuring out why an invoice doesn’t match the quote. Nobody hands you a playbook. You’ll build it as you go, and you’ll own the result.
This is a high-ownership, on-site role for someone who has actually done this work, not just tracked it. You’ll take projects from concept to delivery and keep the CEO informed every step of the way.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end production and logistics for our product, packaging, labeling, and branded materials, from quote to PO to delivery
- Place and manage orders with manufacturers, printers, and suppliers, and coordinate receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment
- Oversee production of printed collateral and promotional items, including proofs, specs, quantities, and quality checks before anything ships
- Run shipping and logistics: carrier and freight selection, domestic and international shipments, tracking, and resolving damage, delays, and lost freight
- Source, negotiate, and manage vendor and manufacturing contracts, including competitive bids, rate negotiation, and payment terms (Net 15, Net 30)
- Check vendor invoices against quotes and POs before payment, including confirming our sales tax exemption is applied
- Build and own production timelines, and hold vendors and internal teams to them
- Keep accurate records of orders, lot numbers, inventory, and shipments. Our product is a regulated medical device, so traceability and documentation have to be right.
- Build strong relationships with manufacturers, printers, freight partners, and other vendors, and know when to push back
- Travel to manufacturing sites, including overseas, to oversee production, quality, and vendor relationships in person
- Flag risks, delays, and cost overruns early, along with a plan to fix them
- Give the CEO clear, regular updates on status, timelines, costs, and decisions needed
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years managing manufacturing, production, or logistics, ideally spanning physical products, packaging, and print
- Hands-on experience: you’ve personally placed POs, worked with contract manufacturers, and managed freight, not just reported on it
- Experience with overseas manufacturing and international shipping (freight forwarders, customs, lead times)
- A strong negotiator who is comfortable pushing back on rates, terms, and pricing
- Highly organized, with a system for tracking multiple vendors, orders, and shipments at once without dropping details
- A track record of holding vendors and partners accountable
- Steady under pressure: tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and problems that need solving today
- A direct, concise communicator, especially with executive leadership. You flag problems early.
- Comfortable using AI and software tools to work faster and stay organized
- Experience with medical devices or other regulated products (FDA, ISO 13485, UDI labeling) is a strong plus
- Willing and able to travel, including internationally
- Team-first and collaborative, working closely with leadership and every department that needs something made or shipped
This Role Is Not for You If
- You need a defined process before you can get started
- You’re more comfortable reporting on problems than solving them
- You avoid hard conversations with vendors about price, quality, or missed deadlines
- You aren’t able to travel, including internationally
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute
- Hybrid/Dallas, TX (Required)
