Machine Shop Operations Leader

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is seeking a Supervisor, Operations to lead day-to-day shop-floor activities at our Lansing area facility. You will supervise schedules, assign work, coordinate setups, manage materials, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will develop and coach team members, review performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs, safety rules, and lean practices. Strong leadership in a FDA-regulated manufacturing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates (Preferred)
• Bachelor (Preferred)
• 3+ Years of Experience in a Leadership Role (Required)
• Manufacturing Experience (Required)
• Machining experience (Preferred)
• Experience in a FDA Regulated Environment (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members following the One Orchid global talent management approach to select, manage, and develop our best team.
• Provides direction to employees directly engaged in shop-floor processes or operations. Ensures that the process/area maintains operations by managing employee performance and absences.
• Supervises work activities and resourcing for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications under the guidance of the Manager of Operations.
• Manages labor and resource requirements such as: materials, headcount, overtime needs, equipment, etc.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, worker performance, quality and delivery of product
• Utilizes knowledge of continuous improvement concepts to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Utilizes A3 process.
• Coordinates and monitors work flow to through cells/departments to ensure established task times are met.
• Reports department metrics and leads daily Gemba walks and lean daily management (LDM)
• Keeps the Manager, Operations promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
• Establishes or adjust work priorities to meet production schedules.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of procedures and ensures compliance.
• Manages employee performance. Rewards high performers and address underperforming employees.
• Continually develops the team by ensuring that employees have necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in their roles.
• Consults with others regarding policies, procedures, specifications, and other customer & quality requirements, as needed.
• Enforces the 6S policy and overall cleanliness of the facility.
• Manages safety non-compliance in a timely manner.
• Ensures team members adhere to standard operating procedures (standard work)
• Participates in daily production meetings/communications.
• Informed/involved with complex problem solving. May decide on actions to take. (e.g. Kaizen)
• Participates in planning and equipment maintenance and repairs to support production schedule.
• Oversees the training of new employees on standard of work instructions and policies and procedures.
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of procedures and ensures compliance.
• Proactively leads activities to eliminate scrap and improves product quality through problem solving and investigation.
• Achieves productivity targets consistently and actively pursues continuous improvement.
• Oversees the operations of a large and/or complex area.
• Leads safety by leading by example and complying with safe practices and ensuring employee compliance with safe practices.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation requirements and establishing/supporting plan(s) to meet/exceed KPIs for Quality that support Safety, Compliance, Six Sigma Quality, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and financial objectives.
• Ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties independently, including conducting, documenting and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.

Skills

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Coaching

Communication

Computer Knowledge

Data Entry

Critical Thinking

Presentations

Hand Dexterity

Information Capture

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Priorities Mgmt

Manufacturing Industry

Regulatory Environment

Manufacturing Safety

Math Skills

Operational Functions

Performance Mgmt

Quality Management

Problem Solving

Standard Operating Procedures

Team Management

Time Management

Training

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Or Equivalent

Associates

Bachelor

Tools

Manufacturing Equipment

Job description

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is seeking a Supervisor, Operations to lead day-to-day shop-floor activities at our Lansing area facility. You will supervise schedules, assign work, coordinate setups, manage materials, and drive continuous improvement to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.

You will develop and coach team members, review performance, and ensure adherence to SOPs, safety rules, and lean practices. Strong leadership in a FDA-regulated manufacturing setting is preferred.