Manufacturing Operations Supervisor - Lean Excellence

orchidortho; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in the Lansing area is seeking a Supervisor, Operations to lead day-to-day shop-floor activities, manage production schedules, assign work and coordinate set-ups to keep materials available for scheduled tasks.

You will supervise team members, monitor performance, drive continuous improvement through Kaizen and 6S, and partner with maintenance and HR on staffing, safety, and training to meet quality and delivery targets.

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.
• Reviews production schedules, assigns work, coordinates set-ups and ensures materials are available to complete scheduled work.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports the development of compliance procedures.
• Manages employee performance. Rewards high performers and address underperforming employees. Writes and delivers performance evaluations and development plans.
• Involves and consults with Human Resources. Participates in the selection of talent for organization. Participates in hiring and termination decisions.
• Continuously develops the team by ensuring that employees have necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in their roles.
• Identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each employees.
• 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. Works with team leads to adhere to safety policies and procedures and the safe operation of all processes and equipment.
• Ensures team members adhere to standard operating procedures (standard work)
• Participates in daily production meetings/communications. Regularly conducts Team Lead meetings and ensures Team Leads are have information to successfully perform their duties.
• Proactively eliminate hazards within their departments and ensures safe operating practices are demonstrated
• 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. Working with maintenance, oversees and manages maintenance of all equipment.
• This includes preventive and predictive repairs. Keeps the Manager, Operations informed of and tracks machine breakdown reasons and works to prevent them.
• Oversees the training of new employees on standard of work instructions and policies and procedures. Ensures required training is provided and validates effectiveness of training
• Collaborates in t

Job description

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in the Lansing area is seeking a Supervisor, Operations to lead day-to-day shop-floor activities, manage production schedules, assign work and coordinate set-ups to keep materials available for scheduled tasks.

You will supervise team members, monitor performance, drive continuous improvement through Kaizen and 6S, and partner with maintenance and HR on staffing, safety, and training to meet quality and delivery targets.