2nd Shift Machining & Assembly Lead — Lean + Quality

TeDan Surgical Innovations; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead machining and assembly operations on the 2:00pm–11:30pm shift in Houston, TX. You will drive daily production plans, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and coach operators toward standard work and continuous improvement.

In a regulated medical device environment, you will apply Lean Manufacturing principles, oversee 5S, and coordinate cross-functional handoffs with planning, engineering, and quality teams to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in machining and/or assembly in a regulated industry (medical device, etc.).
• Proven ability to meet production schedules in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, waste reduction).
• Experience with ERP and/or MES systems for production tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations across machining and assembly to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Execute daily production plans, prioritize work orders, and coordinate shift handoffs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop operators and leads while reinforcing standard work and training.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and drive problem solving to improve flow.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement, including visual management and Kaizen activities.
• Optimize labor, machines, and materials to maximize productivity and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and quality teams to improve routings and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Standard work

Waste reduction

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

TeDan Surgical Innovations is seeking a 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead machining and assembly operations on the 2:00pm–11:30pm shift in Houston, TX. You will drive daily production plans, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and coach operators toward standard work and continuous improvement.

In a regulated medical device environment, you will apply Lean Manufacturing principles, oversee 5S, and coordinate cross-functional handoffs with planning, engineering, and quality teams to