Production Supervisor | Medical Device | Swing Shift

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, foster team morale, and promote inclusivity.
• Ensure equitable treatment of all employees.
• Drive employee development through coaching, performance evaluations, cross-training, and training activities.
• Ensure adequate staff coverage for all shifts and areas of responsibility.
• 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 met.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, maintain 5S and floor appearance standards.
• Account for manufacturing costs, including consumables, scrap, and direct labor/overtime.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize production flow.

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 influence policy and technical changes.
• Understanding of Lean/CI tools, 5S principles, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and drive corrective actions.
• Position requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Self-motivated, self-starter attitude.
• 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.