Operations Supervisor, Machine

Orchid; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions is seeking a Supervisor, Operations to oversee day-to-day shop-floor activities, manage teams, and ensure production targets are met. This role emphasizes leadership, lean practices, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth as part of a company committed to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; further education preferred.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a compliant, FDA-regulated environment.
• Background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team members and foster a positive culture aligned with company values.
• Direct shop-floor operations, review schedules, and ensure materials are on hand.
• Supervise manufacturing activities to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Manage labor, headcount, overtime, equipment, and schedule adherence.
• Proactively improve production methods and implement continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Team Management

Communication

Education

High School Or Equivalent

Associates

Bachelor

Job description

Combining Strengths. Expanding Possibilities. Tecomet and Orchid are now one company. Explore more at www.tecomet.com .

ABOUT US

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides solutions for orthopedic implant procedures enabling a longer, active life. Working in an industry that has the ability to impact lives in such a profound way has proved to be a strong motivator for Orchid. The Lansing facility specializes in the forging and machining of hip and knee implants across our 3 campus. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com

SHIFT

No Shift ($0) (United States of America)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Supervisor, Operations is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations by providing direction and managing employees engaged in shop-floor processes or operations. They review production schedules, assign work, coordinate set-ups and ensure that materials are available to complete scheduled work. The Supervisor, Operations reports directly to the Manager, Operations for the area.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and develop team members following the One Orchid global talent management approach to select, manage, and develop our best team. Ensure the growth of our positive business culture through behaviors that align with our core values and leadership competencies.
• 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-up and ensures that 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. Moves work and creates production gaps as required for maintenance to complete repairs or preventative maintenance.
• 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. Supports the development of compliance procedures.
• Manages employee performance. Rewards high performers and address underperforming employees. Writes and delivers performance evaluations and development plans, utilizing feedback from Team Leads. Addresses employee issues, escalates and/or redirects as needed. 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. When skill gaps are identified, develops/implements action plan to address and eliminate these gaps. Identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each employees.
• Consults with others (such as Team Leads and Managers) 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)
• Particpates 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 the development and implementation of procedures and ensures compliance. Supports the development of compliance procedures.
• 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. Manages 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.
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation requirements and establishing/supporting plan(s) to meet/exceed Key Performance Indicators (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.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates (Preferred)
• Bachelor (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ Years of Experience in a Leadership Role (Required)
• Manufacturing Experience (Required)
• Machining experience (Preferred)
• Experience in a FDA Regulated Environment (Preferred)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Leadership Certification (Preferred)
• Trade School Certification (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS

• Active Learning - Extensive Experience
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Extensive Experience
• Coaching - Subject-Matter Expertise
• Communication - Extensive Experience
• Computer Knowledge - Extensive Experience
• Data Entry - Working Experience
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Extensive Experience
• Effective Presentations - Extensive Experience
• Hand Dexterity - Basic Knowledge
• Information Capture - Working Experience
• Interpersonal Communication - Extensive Experience
• Leadership - Extensive Experience
• Lean Manufacturing - Extensive Experience
• Managing Multiple Priorities - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Industry - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Regulatory Environment - Extensive Experience
• Manufacturing Safety - Extensive Experience
• Mathematical Ability - Working Experience
• Operational Functions - Extensive Experience
• Performance Management and Development - Working Experience
• Quality Management - Extensive Experience
• Problem Solving - Extensive Experience
• Standard Operating Procedures - Extensive Experience
• Team Management and Team Building - Extensive Experience
• Time management - Extensive Experience
• Training - Extensive Experience
• Visual Quality Assurance - Working Experience

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Ability to work in an organization that values:
• • Integrity First: We do the right thing
  • Teamwork: We are one Orchid
  • Results: Our results matter

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

At Orchid, we fully support a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair type, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions only pays fees for solicited presentations of job seekers submitted through our preferred vendor job board by recruiters, employment agencies, or other parties.