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# Manufacturing Supervisor at Tactile Medical

- **Company:** Tactile Medical
- **Location:** New Brighton, MN
- **Compensation:** $62k–$86k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tactilemedical/jobs/4412935009

## Job description

At Tactile Medical, we specialize in developing at-home therapy devices to treat lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency and respiratory illnesses.

The Manufacturing Supervisor directs daily production operations, develops team members, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality, productivity, and output expectations. This role reinforces safety, quality, continuous improvement, and accountability while creating a respectful, collaborative environment that supports company objectives and core values.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

- Direct daily production work to meet safety, quality, productivity, and output commitments.
- Coach and develop team members and Operations Group Leads through clear expectations, feedback, accountability, and performance management.
- Build a respectful, collaborative team environment that promotes engagement, problem solving, and recognition.
- Plan and prioritize labor, resources, build plans, and workflow based on daily performance, production summaries, KPI trends, and weekly department goals.
- Partner with peer Supervisors, Operations Group Leads, and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, investigate root causes, and track corrective actions.
- Improve processes by applying Lean methodology, reducing waste, supporting process improvements, and reinforcing 5S standards.
- Reinforce a clean, safe, and compliant work environment by upholding safety programs, quality standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
- Implement training plans that strengthen safety, quality, productivity, resource conservation, and operational readiness.
- Communicate management direction, manage timecards and HR responsibilities, adapt schedules to business needs, and provide backup coverage as needed.
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years providing leadership for teams in a manufacturing environment
- Fluent with common MS office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Physical demands of role: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from floor to table and ability to stand for 2–3-hour increments

Preferred:

- Previous Labor and Build Planning Experience
- Previous experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Previous experience within Medical Device Manufacturing
- Previous ERP experience in navigating and investigating discrepancies within ERP System, preferably NetSuite
- Previous experience with KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)
- Identify obstacles within the department or process that may keep employees from being effective; take action to address issues as they arise
- Ability to determine priorities, make decisions, and organize necessary to create an organized operation
- Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees, peers, and management
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly to different levels
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail

Our total compensation package includes medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, family medical leave, volunteer time off and additional leave programs, life insurance, disability coverage, and other life and work wellness benefits and discounts. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contributions, and other requirements and conditions.

Below is the starting salary or hourly range for this position, although offers may differ based on the candidate's location, job-specific knowledge, skills and experience.

US Pay Range $61,500—$86,205 USD

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## About Tactile Medical

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tactile Medical develops at-home pneumatic compression devices to treat lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency, helping patients manage chronic swelling at home.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker not listed in provided search results)
- **Headquarters**: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (corporate HQ); manufacturing in New Brighton, Minnesota
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical devices (lymphedema treatment, chronic venous insufficiency, airway clearance)
- **Target customers**: B2B (clinicians, hospitals, clinics) and B2C (patients)
- **Mission**: “We reveal and treat people with underserved chronic conditions and help them care for themselves at home” [tactilemedical.com/about-us/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Flexitouch® Plus system**: Advanced pneumatic compression device for treating lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency. Clinically proven to reduce swelling and discomfort throughout the body. [tactilemedical.com/](https://tactilemedical.com/)
- **Nimbl™**: Small, light, compact pneumatic compression controller designed for portability and improved patient experience. [tactilemedical.com/](https://tactilemedical.com/)
- **AffloVest**: Airway clearance therapy device for chronic respiratory conditions and neuromuscular disorders, helping loosen and move mucus for easier breathing. [tactilemedical.com/](https://tactilemedical.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available from search results
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (no revenue or funding data in search results)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available from search results
- **Growth Signals**: Nationwide team of Territory Account Managers and Patient Education Consultants; tens of thousands of patients treated annually; expansion into airway clearance with AffloVest; US-based manufacturing. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Patient-first approach**: Comprehensive support including personalized setup, training, follow-up, and reimbursement navigation. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/)
- **Clinically proven devices**: Backed by clinical research and used by tens of thousands of patients annually.
- **US domestic manufacturing**: Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams in New Brighton, MN, ensuring quality control and innovation. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Integrated care model**: Combination of innovative devices, personalized care, and support services increases clinical efficacy and reduces healthcare costs.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding patient access to lymphedema and chronic venous insufficiency treatments; developing next-generation devices (e.g., Nimbl); entering new therapeutic areas (airway clearance with AffloVest); strengthening field sales and patient education network.
- **Direction for growth**: Continued innovation in at-home therapy devices, broadening reimbursement coverage, and scaling the national field team to reach more underserved patients.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Values include transparency, drive, collaboration, embracing change, and compassion. Emphasis on patient-first mindset and making a meaningful difference. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/)
- **Work setting**: Hybrid (corporate HQ and manufacturing), remote, field-based, and office roles available. Field roles include Territory Account Managers and Patient Education Consultants. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work with a mission-driven team focused on improving quality of life for patients with chronic conditions; comprehensive support from reimbursement experts and clinical staff; US-based manufacturing and R&D.

## Sources
1. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/)
2. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/)
3. [tactilemedical.com/](https://tactilemedical.com/)
4. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/leadership/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/leadership/)
5. [tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/our-purpose/](https://tactilemedical.com/about-us/careers/our-purpose/)
6. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/tactilemedical](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tactilemedical)

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