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SMC Ltd.; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead safety room floor personnel in molding and assembly operations.

You will monitor shift performance, ensure quality, and uphold clean room standards, while coordinating with Quality and Scheduling teams to meet delivery dates. The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication skills, with familiarity in ISO, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated prioritization and multi-tasking abilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; detail oriented and team player.
• Ability to understand and implement ISO, FDA, GMP, OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety room floor personnel to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Set up and operate molding/assembly equipment per validated processes.
• Train and develop temporary and full-time staff on standard work instructions.
• Ensure clean room processes and maintain line clearance and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Quality, Scheduling, and other departments to meet delivery and specifications.

Skills

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Quality focus

ISO/FDA/GMP/OSHA knowledge

Technical background

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bar code readers

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 safety 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 sustaining (Set-In-Order) standards for general work areas of the molding operation.

• Provide and maintain skill set necessary to properly operate, inspect and package product on the molding room floor.

• Drive expectations (Set-In-Order) “clean and tidy” standards, for all work areas.

• Set up Assembly, Packaging, and Test equipment, per validated processes, to produce medical devices or sub-assemblies. Work with Quality Technician for start-up approval of production lines.

• Monitor and provide ongoing feedback regarding the daily performance of shift employees and help to ensure product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates, while helping to monitor the quality, production, scrap, safety, cost and customer service for the shift.

• Perform initial and refresher training for temporary and full-time employees to proper work methods per specifications and standard work instructions (SWI’s).

• Adhere to clean room processes and procedures.

• Regular attendance and professionalism.

• Set up, troubleshoot and assist in resolving process/equipment problems. 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.

Essential 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.

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.

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.