Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Summary: Manage daily staffing needs of catheter or polymer manufacturing line to optimize overall team''s quality,effectiveness, efficiency, and output. Track and report overall team/shift performance in key metrics.Responsibilities:Daily presence in CER; provide supervision and performance management of production staff, including both day to day feedback and annual review process.Oversee ongoing day to day resource allocation for line production and related activities (including capacity planning and performing time studies) Develop personnel to increase their effectiveness in the organization (i.e. cross-training)Schedule production builds and manage kanban inventories efficiently to meet daily/weekly/monthly goals. Inform management of scheduling or production problems as they arise; develop potential resolutions to issues and work with support teams to correct issues.Work on various production issues where analysis of the situation or data requires determining and review of relevant factors. Exercise judgment within defined company procedures and policies to determine appropriate itiate, develop, and drive implementation of procedures and processes needed to improve manufacturing quality/output/yields/etc. Identify potential production issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrences. Initiate, analyze data, and perform root cause investigation or tasks for NCMRs (Non Conforming Material Reports) and CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action)Troubleshoot issues with minimal help from support groups; demonstrate initiative and a high level of problem solving skillsChampion of cGMP and QSR concepts and proceduresChampion 5S principles Champion Lean Manufacturing principles (including kaizen blitzes, IPK adherence, etc.)Lead and manage projects (as assigned). Develop resources to accomplish tasks and manage timelines to meet project goals Train production personnel to revisions/new releases of documentation Update procedures (as necessary) to ensure compliance with existing processes/new processes Provide feedback to Engineering groups during project/engineering buildsSupervise personnel in multiple production areas; backfill for other supervisors when on vacation, etc.Able to multi task in a fast paced environmentRequirements: 7+ years of experience in a hands on role at a medical device/ pharmaceutical company (or equivalent industry) PLUS 3+ years of supervisory experienceAA degree or above preferred Experience in a Controlled Room environment, i.e cleanroom (CER) Must be able to multi task and operate in a fast paced environment with minimal training and supervision.Strong written and verbal communications skills Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management, both in the Manufacturing group and cross functionally Excellent computer skills including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Strong Lean Manufacturing background preferredLI-VC1

Created: 2026-03-07