Manufacturing Weekend Supervisor

GCM Medical & OEM INC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCM Medical & OEM INC seeks an experienced production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities across multiple cells. You will ensure resources are aligned with schedules to meet customer delivery dates and drive continuous improvement using DMAIC/PDCA methodologies.

You will apply blueprints and GD&T knowledge, supervise maintenance, and lead teams to achieve quality and efficiency goals while adhering to ISO9001/ISO13485 standards and OSHA safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10–15 years of progressive operational and management experience.
• Experience in manufacturing of Medical Device and Semiconductor equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Proven track record in manufacturing operations, engineering, and QA management.
• Ability to provide supervisory support beyond normal hours and weekends.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities across manufacturing cells.
• Ensure resources align with scheduled jobs to meet delivery dates.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment.
• Plan and prioritize jobs with appropriate skill levels.
• Implement processes to improve quality and on-time performance.
• Guide leads with technical assistance and instructions.
• Apply DMAIC/PDCA for continuous improvement.
• Read blueprints and GD&T to ensure proper part configuration.
• Recommend production method and equipment improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance with Engineering and Maintenance teams.
• Manage employee performance and conduct reviews.
• Coach and develop personnel to upgrade skills.
• Monitor productivity and resource allocation including overtime.
• Review CNC programs, tooling aids and setups for optimal output.
• Coordinate with supervisors and Engineers on drawings and tooling.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production and schedules.
• Drive ongoing improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Adhere to ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Safe working environment

Priority planning

Process improvement

Policy communication

Technical guidance to leads

DMAIC/PDCA

Blueprint reading/GD&T

Production method improvements

Maintenance planning

Performance feedback

Coaching and development

Productivity management

CNC and tooling review

Cross-department coordination

Safety/OSHA compliance

ISO knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Epicor familiarity

Job description

Description

Responsible for day-to-day production activities in various manufacturing cells. Work with leads to ensure all scheduled jobs have the resources needed to meet customer deliver dates.

SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be a team player as measured by his/her peers.
• Establish and maintain safe working environment.
• Develop and plan jobs by setting priority and assigning appropriate skill level to produce a quality product in spec and on time.
• Implement processes to improve ability to produce a quality product in spec and on time.
• Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and objectives. Facilitate the flow of fact-based information.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance, and instructions as needed to all leads.
• Continuous improvement activity using the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control (DMAIC) methodology or Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle.
• Comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of blueprint reading, GD & T
• Recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Establish maintenance requirements for equipment and facility in conjunction with Engineering and Maintenance personnel. Ensure timely maintenance is performed and proper records are maintained.
• Assess employee performance, provide frequent constructive feedback to employees, and conduct performance reviews. Implement corrective and disciplinary action as warranted.
• Identify and implement necessary personnel coaching, training, and development to upgrade and maintain employee skill levels to keep pace with current and future company requirements.
• Measure and manage productivity and the allocation of resources, including the control of overtime and hiring of personnel.
• Review CNC machine part programs, tooling aids, and machine set ups to ensure optimum output from resources, employee relations.
• Confer with supervisor and Programmers regarding drawings, sketches, and design data of a part to determine dimension and configuration of tool path(s)
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to optimize team members, schedules, and production.
• Maintain effective interface with other operations supervisors and other departments (i.e.; Planning, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Customer Service) to optimize production and process improvement activity.
• Work to continuously improve in all areas such as safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 certification and compliance.
• Safety and OSHA compliance

Requirements

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10 to 15 years of progressive operational and management experience
• Relevant industry experience in the manufacturing of Medical Device and Semiconductor equipment
• Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Must have experience in the use of ERP system
• Proven track record in the management of manufacturing operations, engineering, and quality assurance
• Provide supervisory support above normal working hours and on weekends as needed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

DESIRED

• Associates or bachelor's degree preferred
• Work experience in a fast -paced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Scheduling and Shop Control planning system such as Epicor is a plus
• Someone who proactively addresses concerns and potential issues prior to them negatively impacting business
• Someone who is personally committed to owning the outcome of identified results with a proven record of success and ownership when achieving goals
• A strong initiative with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• A problem solver with a solution focused mindset