Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor (1st Shift)

Halma p.l.c; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI) is seeking a Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor (1st Shift) in Sugar Land, TX. The role oversees machining and assembly, drives Lean initiatives, and ensures safety, quality, and schedule adherence on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing with supervisor experience, knowledge of Lean, 5S, standard work, and ERP/MES systems. Equal opportunity employer; aerospace/medical background preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Experience in machining/assembly within a regulated industry is preferred.
• Ability to drive output and meet schedules in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations across machining and assembly to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment and enforce procedures.
• Execute daily production plans, prioritize work orders, and coordinate shift handoffs.
• Coach and develop operators and leads while reinforcing standard work and training.
• Monitor performance, escalate issues, and drive root-cause analysis to remove bottlenecks.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement, including visual management and Kaizen.
• Optimize labor, machines, and materials for schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and CI teams to improve routings and instructions.
• Ensure QA compliance and audit-ready documentation and traceability.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Problem-solving

Supervisory skills

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Machining & Assembly Shift Supervisor (1st Shift)

TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc. (TSI) is a global leader in surgical access systems with a specialty focus in spine, neuro, orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgery. For over ten years, TSI has been at the forefront of innovation in surgical access and instrumentation recognised by global industry leaders, teaching institutions and clinician thought leaders around the world. Its company founders, with a combined market experience of over 75 years, have driven numerous successful initiatives resulting in profitable business.

Based in Sugar Land, Texas, TSI is an ISO-certified company, with defined investments in administrative, marketing, RAQA and logistics functions. TSI’s product portfolio includes over 35 spine, neuro orthopedic and cardiothoracic surgical access and disc prep systems, with over 50 registered or pending patents covering all business verticals. TSI products are represented and sold to hospital institutions around the world through a tenured global distribution sales network. TSI’s seasoned marketing and R&D teams work closely with clinician thought leaders to develop new surgical techniques and related product solutions to meet the ever-evolving needs of the operating room.

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

Company description:

TeDan Surgical Innovations (TSI) designs and manufactures specialty surgical products for use in orthopedic, neuro, thoracic and spine surgeries. TSIwas founded in 2006 with the goal to innovate and address evolving retraction techniques in spine surgery. We have successfully addressed the need for minimally invasive, posterior, lateral and anterior surgical approaches to the spine, and have introduced access instrumentation for neurological, orthopedic and cardiothoracic procedures.We commit to providing innovative, high-quality surgical access systems designed to optimize exposure and improve the surgeon experience.

Job Summary:

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities during their assigned shift. This role directly oversees machining and assembly operations, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery performance.

The Shift Supervisor serves as the frontline leader of the production floor, driving execution of daily schedules, enabling job optimization, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. This role is critical in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, maintaining visual management systems, and ensuring adherence to standardized work in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Duties/Essential Job Functions:

Lead shift operations across machining and assembly to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.

Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment by addressing risks and enforcing safety procedures.

Execute daily production plans, prioritize work orders, and coordinate shift handoffs to keep operations running smoothly.

Supervise, coach, and develop operators and leads while reinforcing standard work, training, and performance expectations.

Monitor production performance, **escalate** issues, and lead problem-solving to remove bottlenecks and improve flow.

Drive Lean and continuous improvement efforts, including visual management, waste reduction, setup improvement, and Kaizen activities.

Optimize labor, machines, and material availability to maximize productivity and support schedule adherence.

Partner with planning, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to improve routings, work instructions, and process performance.

Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and maintain audit-ready standards for documentation, traceability, and cleanliness.

Required Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred.

5+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.

Experience in machining and/or assembly operations, preferably in a regulated industry (medical device, aerospace, etc.).

Demonstrated experience driving production output and meeting schedule commitments in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, waste reduction, root cause analysis).

Experience with ERP and/or MES systems for production tracking and execution.

Strong problem-solving skills with ability to react quickly to operational issues.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally, and work in a manufacturing environment.

Reasonable Accommodations
Tedan Surgical Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this posit