Supervisor II, Clean Room

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production of products to meet work order delivery requirements by:
  • Assigning work orders to work teams to assemble products according to product specifications;
  • Overseeing or preparing necessary paperwork and reports for the completion of work orders;
  • Overseeing the general maintenance of the clean room to ensure a healthy work environment and maintain neatness and order;
  • Coordinating with Quality Assurance Technicians and/or Engineers to ensure quality standards are maintained in production.
• Supervises production workers and leads by:
  • Reviewing work performed and providing feedback regarding performance;
  • Coordinating work assignments, transfers, promotions, and discharges in compliance with company policies;
  • Evaluating individual employees and recommending pay increases as they occur;
  • Hiring new employees for the production line, as needed.
• Obtains feedback from employees and Quality Assurance regarding product production to ensure acceptable quality levels.
• Works with other production team members to establish and achieve production and profitability goals.
• Trains leads and production workers in production methods, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Reviews production operations and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods.
• Evaluates production performance in achieving output and profitability targets.
• Ensures production operations are consistent with current procedures and standards, and that all line clearances and related paperwork are completed on time.
• May perform responsibilities as second shift supervisor.
• Performs other related production supervision tasks, as required.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a related manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team atmosphere.
• At the Corporate site, if this position is on a Spanish-language line, bilingual (English/Spanish) basic speaking, reading, and writing skills must be demonstrated.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, preferably in a related manufacturing field.
• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Ability to plan and organize production schedules to complete work orders on time and ensure each work order is properly filled.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others orally.
• Ability to train employees and demonstrate production tasks to assist new employees in learning correct procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as a manufacturing team member to achieve production goals.
• Demonstrated computer skills, preferably in spreadsheets, word processing, database, and other applicable software programs.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. (local practice may apply).
• Writing, sitting, standing, bending.
• Visual acuity, color perception, depth perception, reading.
• Field of vision/peripheral, fine motor skills.
• Exposure to noise, chemical vapors, soldering fumes.

Benefits

• Multiple shifts and hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Evening), and Nights.
• Medical/Dental & other insurances (eligible the first of the month after 30 days).
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic.
• Two onsite cafeterias.
• Employee garden and gardening classes.
• 3 weeks' vacation, 1 week sick time, paid holidays.
• 401K and Health Savings Account.

Infectious Control Risk Category III: Employment and procedures that do not require exposure to blood or body fluids.