Manufacturing Supervisor

Integra LifeSciences; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the first shift for a CNC machining medical devices operation in Prospect, CT. You will drive day-to-day manufacturing and assembly, ensuring safety, quality, and FDA/ISO/GMP compliance while managing budgets and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include developing direct reports, coordinating with QA, Materials, Engineering, and Customer Service, and maintaining production plans to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or higher preferred from a technical institute.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in GMP/ISO standards.
• 7+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee first shift manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Ensure GMP/ISO compliance and safety policies.
• Lead performance management and development of direct reports.
• Administer departmental budgets and cost reduction programs.
• Coordinate with QA, Materials, and Engineering teams.
• Staff planning, training, and onboarding.

Skills

Performance management

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Oracle

Agile

Payroll software

Job description

US-CT-Prospect-facility

Full time

JR-6834

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Production Supervisor will have the responsibility to lead the first shift manufacturing operations of a CNC machining company of medical devices. Will lead the day-to-day execution of manufacturing and assembly and ensures production is maintained in accordance with employee safety, production schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, track expense budgets and Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ISO Standards, GMP compliance. Lead team in continuous Improvement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction supervision of Plant Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Production Group Leaders, Machinist, Assemblers, Tool Room Machinist, and other Production people.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to oversee/perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Management duties and responsibilities include: a) Responsible for performance management and development of direct reports including written performance appraisals; b) Administers company policies and procedures in the Manufacturing Department; c) Ensures compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP and ISO), safety policies and good housekeeping; d) Responsible for initial training of new employees and on-going training of subordinates to ensure quality of work, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP and ISO), and other regulatory compliance; e) Promotes and emphasizes an environment to foster teamwork; and f) Assist in developing and maintaining departmental budgets.

• Promotes employee safety and both adheres to safety procedures and policies and ensures the team under his supervisors does as well.

• Maintains adequate staff support for production requirements including hiring to approved head count, onboarding and coordination of training of new employees.

• Delegate functions to the Group Leaders to accomplish Departmental Goals and Objectives, utilizing leads to execute and manage daily priorities.

• Ensures production plans are accomplished for the week and schedules are adhered to, escalating delays or obstacles to the plant management.

• Manages on-going cost reduction and continuous improvement programs to the manufacturing process.

• Conducts employee reviews and hosts two way dialog on a regular basis to provide coaching and acknowledge accomplishments including written mid year and annual reviews.

• Handles disciplinary needs, attendance, and individual employee matters of direct report personnel.

• Maximize all resources with respect to space, parts, tools, and people.

• Ensures products conform to quality standards by taking the following actions:

  • a. Initiates corrective action to prevent product non-conformance.

  • b. Identifies and records product quality problems.

  • c. Initiates and recommends solutions.

  • d. Verifies solutions.

  • e. Controls further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until correction of the deficiency.

• Participates in committees and teams, as necessary.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as required.

• Interacts with Q.A. on issues related to product quality and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Interacts with Materials/Purchasing to ensure departmental supply and equipment needs are met.

• Interacts closely with Operations Engineering on product changes, improvements, and new product introductions.

• Interacts closely with Customer service and Production Planning to ensure adherence to production schedules and customer demand.

• Interacts with Personnel on company policy and procedures.

• Interacts closely with Production Manager to achieve departmental goals.

• Manages the opening and closing of the facility for the first shift staff and coordinating with leads to perform the same.

Note: Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher preferred from a technical institute, Journeyman, or other technical training and certifications.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interface with production and supervisory personnel.

• Ability to work in a Continuous Improvement environment.

• Knowledgeable in the following areas:

  • Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) paperwork (Bills of Materials (BOM’s), Pick Lists, Routers.

  • Labor tracking/Materials tracking.

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ISO Standards, GMP.

• 7+ year’s supervisory experience in a labor-intensive manufacturing work environment, preferably in the medical products field.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computers that are equipped with Oracle, Agile, Payroll and other required software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills require of position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type, and move throughout the facility. Must be able to independently travel via car or airplane to domestic and international locations as needed. Light physical effort is required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently. Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as telephones and computers.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The adverse working conditions listed in this section include, but are not limited to, those environmental conditions to which the employee may be exposed while undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary Pay Range:

$71,000.00 - $98,000.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences (https://www.integralife.com/careers/total-rewards)

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