Production Supervisor - Medical Device

Responsibilities

• Supervise people, equipment, and processes within assigned work centers.
• Ensure team safety, morale, product quality, on-time delivery, and operational cost.
• Lead by example in safety, people, quality, production, and cost.
• Support production output by operating equipment, workstations, or assisting with material handling tasks.
• Conduct regular safety audits and perform ergonomic assessments.
• Create a positive workplace environment and foster an inclusive, team-oriented atmosphere.
• Ensure equitable treatment of all employees.
• Drive employee development through coaching, performance evaluations, cross-training plans, and training/hiring coordination.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage for all shifts and areas of responsibility, accounting for employee vacations and absences.
• Maintain product quality in accordance with company philosophy and expectations.
• Facilitate and lead root-cause investigations for defects and downtime.
• Build and adjust schedules to ensure production goals are achieved through active metric monitoring.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including maintaining 5S and floor appearance standards.
• Account for all manufacturing costs associated with assigned work centers, including consumables, scrap, and direct labor/overtime.
• Communicate effectively at all levels and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize production flow and escalate issues appropriately.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical/problem-solving experience using data to drive solutions.
• Demonstrated situational leadership and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to accept change and the ability to affect policy and technical changes with subordinates and peer groups.
• Understanding of Lean/CI tools, 5S principles, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity or internship role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.