Lead Production Supervisor: Lean Medical Device Ops

Viant Medical; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance and short/

Paid time off and holidays

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term

Voluntary Legal Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Viant Medical in Wheeling is seeking a Production Supervisor to provide essential leadership on the shop floor, oversee performance, and address challenges in designated areas of the facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

You will align production with the master schedule, monitor metrics, and ensure accurate Oracle work-order closure while mentoring a self-directed team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Operations/Engineering or Business.

Responsibilities

• Complies with Viant values, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Guides resolution of production issues to ensure weekly schedules are completed in alignment with Company and Customer expectations.
• Develops and oversees synchronization of production lines with the master production schedule and material planning to achieve production objectives.
• Establishes and monitors departmental performance metrics, including visual controls, and provides regular updates on progress.
• Ensure that work orders are accurately closed in Oracle and that data integrity is maintained.
• Supervises team members in a manner that promotes a safe working environment and encourages a self-directed team approach.
• Offers leadership to team members in recruitment, performance management, coaching, counseling, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains ongoing communication regarding production, facility, and team member achievements and concerns.
• Facilitates communication, coordination, and conflict resolution within and between work groups.
• Fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, open communication, and trust, creating opportunities for training and professional development.
• Remain adaptable to the business’ needs and undertake additional responsibilities as required.
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Methodologies: Assist in analyzing production and related processes, offering recommendations for enhancements and organizing process improvement initiatives through the application
• Collaborates with Engineers to analyze production and related processes, providing recommendations for improvements and organizing process enhancement activities
• Identifies, organizes, and/or delivers training to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment, focusing on continuous improvement
• Encourages an environment of inclusion, open communication, and trust to support team development and enhance associate engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Excel

MS Office

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred

Tools

Oracle

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Viant Medical in Wheeling is seeking a Production Supervisor to provide essential leadership on the shop floor, oversee performance, and address challenges in designated areas of the facility. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

You will align production with the master schedule, monitor metrics, and ensure accurate Oracle work-order closure while mentoring a self-directed team.