Assistant Supervisor – Nights (12hr Shift)

SMC Ltd; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and career growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Supervisor – Nights (12hr Shift) in Devens, MA to lead molding room personnel, ensure safety and productivity, and uphold quality standards. The role involves supervising shift operations, coordinating setup and start-up with Quality, and maintaining clean, compliant work areas.

The candidate will train staff, monitor performance, and address variances. Ideal applicants will have experience in manufacturing environments, strong communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Assist in the setting up of processes or equipment and the ability to help troubleshoot problems that may arise during those setups.
• Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling and various other departments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and delivery times.
• Post daily production, daily scrap, and monitor inventory of product used.
• Maintain lot traceability and perform line clearance and reconciliation, as required.
• Investigate and resolve production material variances.
• Perform CAPA, Continuous Improvement and 6S Lean activities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for molding room floor personnel to meet safety, productivity, and quality standards.
• Monitor and adjust shift work to schedule demands and uphold cleanliness.
• Set up assembly, packaging, and test equipment per validated processes; collaborate with Quality for start-up approval.
• Oversee daily performance, production, scrap, safety, cost, and customer service for the shift.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Barcode Readers

Job description

Assistant Supervisor – Nights (12hr Shift)

Full-time Regular Hourly Devens, MA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3988

Salary Range: $26.44 To $31.25 Hourly

About Us:

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Job Summary:

Provide hands‑on leadership for all molding room floor personnel in support of safety, compliance, productivity, quality standards and company policy. Monitor/adjust work of shift employees to schedule demands. Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions and equipment. Responsible to uphold cleanliness standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the maintenance of (Set-In-Order) standards for the general work areas within the molding operation.
• Possess and maintain the necessary skills to effectively operate, inspect, and package products on the molding room floor.
• Uphold expectations for "clean and tidy" standards in all work areas, driving adherence to established protocols.
• Set up Assembly, Packaging, and Test equipment according to validated processes to manufacture medical devices or sub‑assemblies. Collaborate with Quality Technicians for start‑up approval of production lines.
• Monitor and provide ongoing feedback on the daily performance of shift employees, ensuring product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates. Also, oversee quality, production, scrap, safety, cost, and customer service for the shift.
• Conduct initial and refresher training sessions for temporary and full-time employees, ensuring adherence to specifications and standard work instructions (SWI’s).
• Assume site responsibilities in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
• Offer input on various employee relations matters.
• Adhere to clean room processes and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and exhibit professionalism at all times.

Essential Qualifications:

• Assist in the setting up of processes or equipment and the ability to help troubleshoot problems that may arise during those setups. Monitor processes, policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) and cost effectiveness.
• Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling and various other departments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and delivery times.
• Post daily production, daily scrap, and monitor inventory of product used.
• Maintain lot traceability and perform line clearance and reconciliation, as required.
• Investigate and resolve production material variances.
• Perform Corrective and Preventative Action duties (CAPA), Continuous Improvement and 6S Lean activities as assigned.
• Where errors exist, revise/write standard work instructions for review, approval and submission to document control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated abilities in prioritization, multi‑tasking, problem solving while maintaining strong attention to detail and willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, comprehensive and troubleshooting skills are necessary.
• Able to skillfully navigate obstacles to generate positive outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; be a team player; and have the ability to develop a team atmosphere. Must be able to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to understand and practice company and customer quality requirements.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of various assembly methods and secondary operations equipment. Knowledge of equipment setup, operating techniques, and troubleshooting.
• The ability to visualize and help design/develop tools, fixtures, processes to obtain maximum efficiency.
• Working knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.
• Technical background desirable.
• Competent in the use of computers, basic Microsoft Office Suite, bar code readers, with the ability to access and enter data as necessary.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

ADA Requirements:

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer

Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection

What SMC has to offer?

• Clean, Climate‑Controlled Environment
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Promotional opportunities
• Training and career growth programs
• Employee Assistance Program

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certifications. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined salary ranges. We ask all applicants to review salary ranges for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E‑Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation during the interview process.