Sr. Production Supervisor - 2nd shift
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.
About the role
This position is primarily responsible for providing daily and weekly frontline leadership to production teams within Cirtec's high-tech medical device contract manufacturing facility. Operating under strict ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, this role supports the Production Manager by executing production plans for cutting-edge thin-film and microelectronics products and by leading operators and technicians performing intricate manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection. The Sr. Supervisor, Production drives team accountability to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and 5-S expectations, using Lean Manufacturing principles, key performance indicators (KPIs), and visual factory management tools to monitor daily performance, identify and escalate barriers, support continuous improvement, and ensure assigned production areas maintain world-class Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Essential to this role is ensuring production activities, material transactions, training status, and compliance metrics are accurately completed and monitored within core enterprise business systems, including but not limited to ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, and training software.
Responsibilities
- Ensure conformance to the Company's quality system in accordance with ISO 13485, company, and customer requirements.
- Maintain conformance to all other Company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Plan and schedule work assignments to meet customer commitments including effective scheduling of overtime and paid time off.
- Assure safe employee work practices, hazardous material handling, and good housekeeping in compliance with company policy, 5-S standards, and Federal/State regulations.
- Use company ERP, MES, and related business systems to monitor shop floor transactions to completeness, correctness, and compliance.
- General understanding and awareness of all equipment and facility systems and escalate problems quickly when identified.
- Lead tier meetings to share production plans, results, and support requirements from other departments.
- Interview, recommend, and select candidates for employment.
- Identify and provide training and development in verified software systems as required to ensure a competent workforce.
- Effectively manage and evaluate employee performance. Motivate, coach, counsel, and discipline employees to ensure maximum organizational effectiveness and accountability to world-class GMPs.
- Communicate effectively with counterparts in all other functional areas.
- Active participant in continuous improvement activities.
- Promote the culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5-S, and Teamwork.
- Support Quality during FDA, ISO 13485, and customer audits by managing and providing compliant QMS documentation.
- Meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost deliverables in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- 5 or more years of manufacturing experience in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment or similarly regulated environment.
- 1-3 years of experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- 3-5 years of supervisory, lead, or frontline production leadership.
- Demonstrated initiative and track record of supporting manufacturing process improvements, standard work, and team accountability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing business systems such as ERP, Training Software, MES, HRIS, and related shop floor systems.
- Ability to understand and assist in production scheduling, daily work assignments, labor planning, overtime coverage, and shift handoffs.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Pay
$70,000 to $114,000 based on skills and experience.
Benefits
- Training and career development.
- Healthcare and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and occupational health programs.
- Paid Time Off.
- 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.