Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical manufacturing is seeking a Medical Manufacturing Production Supervisor to lead operations in ensuring product quality and compliance with industry standards. The role requires strong leadership skills and significant experience in medical device manufacturing. You will manage production efficiency, enforce safety practices, and oversee equipment maintenance, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferably with catheters.
• 4+ years of Lead/Supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide leadership and direction to the production team.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Problem Resolution

Conflict Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Manufacturing Production Supervisor, reporting to the Production Manager, is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to meet established goals and objectives while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and company policies. This salaried role may occasionally require extended work hours or overtime, depending on production needs and business priorities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the Production Team to ensure a quality manufactured product.
• Enforce compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures as defined by the company's policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure that the production schedule is followed to maintain correct levels of product availability.
• Oversee and assist in set-ups and start-ups of production equipment daily.
• Complete work orders, records, and documentation accurately, completely, and in detail.
• Provide training to Operators as needed.
• Evaluate the work environment, including facilities, equipment, and processes related to safety. Recommend improvements and, upon approval, implement them.
• Ensure and perform preventive and general maintenance as required, including housekeeping duties in environmentally controlled areas.
• Contribute to the review of methods, procedures, and processes to determine improvements related to quality and cost to increase efficiencies. Upon approval, make recommendations and implement them.
• Be responsive and flexible to customer demands.
• Promote safety, quality, and compliance among the team while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Support Sales & Operating Plan (S&OP) requirements.
• Anticipate changes in requirements.
• Manage problems and concerns effectively.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree a plus.
• 6+ years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferably with catheters.
• 4+ years of Lead/Supervisor experience.
• Experience with extrusion equipment is a plus.

Skills & Ability

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Continuous improvement skills.
• Experience supervising and training operators, problem resolution, and conflict management.
• Strong computer application knowledge.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical activities described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Access Vascular, Inc is a proud Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

About Access Vascular

Founded in 2015, Access Vascular addresses common and costly complications of intravenous therapy, such as infection, thrombosis, and phlebitis. The company develops venous access devices made from patented biomaterials that are highly biocompatible and demonstrate significantly fewer complications.