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Lead Production Operator

Bracco Medical Technologies

Eden Prairie (MN)

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Job summary

Bracco Medical Technologies is seeking a Lead Production Operator in Eden Prairie. This role involves leading production activities and training operators, while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have experience in mechanical operations and a strong ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Paid Family Leave

401k savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

3 - 5 years electro/mechanical medical operations experience.
2+ years experience in a team lead or similar role.
Ability to lift and package assemblies up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

Lead production activities and train operators.
Ensure SOPs and quality standards are met.
Monitor production metrics and facilitate team communication.

Skills

Mechanical assembly tools

Team environment collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree in operations management

Tools

ERP/MRP system (SAP)

MS Word

Excel

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Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?

At Bracco Medical Technologies, every employee has an impact on our Mission to empower lifesaving decisions. We create medical devices that give healthcare providers the insights they need to confidently and safely diagnose patients. Our unique line of products includes Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS), Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), Cardiovascular Imaging contrast delivery (CVi), and CT and MRI contrast delivery systems.

Position Description

Position Summary

As a member of the Production Operations team, the Lead Production Operator will be responsible for leading all production activities for designated product line(s). This individual will train Production Operators on assembly processes, techniques and skills needed to perform assembly of ACIST Medical devices and other production tasks, ensure that Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (WI’s) are followed and meet quality requirements and standards, provide day-to-day workflow guidance to ensure daily goals are met, and assist with documentation updates to management as necessary.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Training

Learn and understand a wide variety of production job duties at a high level of detail and maintain that knowledge by performing those duties when you are not training.
Coordinate and deliver employee training to production operators ensuring that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements. Scope includes new-hire training, temporary employee training and on-going employee cross-training. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to employees during training to maximize their learning
Coach and train employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity and ensure employees are following procedures. Escalate non-compliance issues as needed to management.
Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods to management. Conduct routine training audits to identify training gaps. Conduct re-training to correct deficiencies.
Create, implement and maintain a training matrix for the production lines. Integrate training plans within the Learning Management System (LMS)
Complete all training documentation requirements timely and accurately including post-training follow-up.
Assist in developing and maintaining training metrics to drive performance improvements.
Assist in collecting and providing training key performance indicators (KPI's).
Observe and audit work to make proposed changes to processes or documentation that enhance production while positively contributing to safety, quality, cost, etc.
Actively seek to improve documented procedures including but not limited to standard operating procedures and work instructions and provide suggestions for improvement and/or corrections to Manufacturing Engineer and management.
Stay current with changes and enhancements made to existing processes and products to ensure revisions are accurately presented during training.
Interact directly with manufacturing engineering and production personnel as well as cross-functional personnel to help identify and solve problems impacting production processes and training
Identify gaps in training curriculum, obtains approval for resolution, and take action to correct.

Production Line Lead

Become the SME on your designated production lines.
Able to communicate, delegate, encourage, and motivate line workers to meet production deadlines and goals in positive and creative manner.
Encourage teamwork, initiative and sets good example.
Report line down time and non-conforming material to management.
Assist with all tasks related to production including but not limited to performing assembly and test duties
Monitor and ensure there are no stockouts of sub-assemblies
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Use basic problem-solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cell.
Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials to Production Supervisor.
Update production metrics and facilitate regular team communication.

Perform timely transactions online utilizing ERP/MRP system

Understand and comply with ACIST Medical Quality Policy, ESD precautions, and OSHA guidelines as applicable
Become knowledgeable with SAP and help production operators with inventory and processing questions.
Create and close Production Orders for Production lines.
Maintain quarterly (Point Of Use) inventory for designated area
Assist Team Lead with work activities in designated area’s

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Minimum

High School diploma or equivalent
3 - 5 years electro/mechanical medical operations experience or advanced degree in operations
2+ years experience in team lead or similar role
Knowledge and ability to use of mechanical assembly tools
Advanced level of computer proficiency including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MRP Systems and database systems
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP’s), ISO regulations, and Quality Systems as it pertains to hardware manufacturing at Medical Device Manufacturers
Demonstrated ability to follow manufacturing processes including problem solving
The ability to maintain accurate documentation (e.g., record trace ability information onto routers, and transact materials online)
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to maintaining positive interpersonal relationships and foster cooperation within and outside the department
The physical ability to lift and package assemblies up to 45 lbs
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate in a clear and understandable format.
Deal with constructive criticism and be able to use that in learning opportunity.

Preferred

4-7 years electro/mechanical medical device operations experience or advanced degree in Operations management
Demonstrated experience or proven ability utilizing measurement equipment (i.e. DMM, caliper, micrometer, oscilloscope)
Sense of urgency and self-motivation

Compensation & Total Rewards

Estimated Starting Hourly Rate: $28.68/hr. – $31.07/hr.

Estimated Starting Hourly Rate is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on compensation and market data specific to the position.

Total Rewards

Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
Choose – You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.

Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.

Job Location

7905 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Tracking Code

1340-432

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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