Production Specialist, 2nd Shift

Kimball Electronics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Specialist for the 2nd shift. This role involves providing essential support to the operations department in a medical device manufacturing setting. You will oversee production associates, ensuring compliance with quality standards and documentation practices. Your ability to communicate effectively and identify continuous improvement opportunities will be key to success. Join a company that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact in the medical device industry while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

3 weeks of PTO

10 paid holidays

Major health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Potential monthly incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in medical manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in overseeing production associates.
• Ensure quality products are manufactured efficiently.

Skills

Medical manufacturing experience

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Continuous improvement identification

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Production Specialist, 2nd Shift

Apply locations Kimball Electronics Indianapolis time type Full time posted on Posted 28 Days Ago job requisition id R2025154

Kimball Electronics is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you think you may require accommodations for any part of the recruitment process, please send a request to [e-mail]. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.

No Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Kimball Medical Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays. Potential monthly incentive bonus based on company performance. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

2nd Shift: 3pm-11p, Monday-Friday. Shift Premium $1.75

Position Overview

The mission of the Production Specialist on 2nd Shift is to provide the operations department with essential support to train, direct and oversee the work of production associates for Medical Device manufacturing processes. The production specialist is meticulous, possesses a greater level of knowledge, skills, abilities and continuously strives to improve. This position reports to a Production Supervisor within the Operations department of a growing Medical Device contract manufacturer focused on capital equipment, drug delivery devices and disposables.

Quick Summary

The Production Specialist is responsible for assisting their supervisor in the oversight of work area staff, to ensure that quality products are manufactured efficiently and effectively in compliance with released documentation and company policy. This includes the verification of proper batch record documentation according to Product Related Procedures, Quality System Procedures, and Good Documentation Practices. In addition, the Production Specialist will be accountable for a team of associates and their results.

Basic Background Requirements

This position will require:

• Medical manufacturing experience is preferred
• Ability to work on pharmaceutical products with the end patient in mind
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, documentation)
• Experience with MS Office and comfortable working with different computer programs
• Must be self-motivated, organized, exhibit willingness to change under pressure.
• Must be able to identify continuous improvement opportunities, present root cause analysis (including data to support your analysis), and a plan to implement.
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• The ability to work with all levels of the organization
• React to change productively and handle other tasks that may be assigned.
• Ability to review and understand procedures and interpret assembly drawings effectively.
• Ability to work on your feet at the actual location of production.
• Ability to reach, bend and lift as required by production requirements.
• Ability to understand business, legal and regulatory requirements
• Works overtime as required to provide excellent customer satisfaction
• Operate equipment, fixtures and test stations per procedures and training as needed.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain regular attendance according to the company’s attendance guidelines.
• Maintain general knowledge of the certification and regulatory requirements contained in ISO-13485, and FDA CFR/GMP Medical Device Regulation

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term: (0 to 3 months)

• Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture
• Learn KEIND Quality system requirements
• Learn Good Documentation Practices
• Complete inventory forms as required
• Build relationships with Operations, Quality and Material Handling team members
• Maintain clean and safe working environment in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain regular attendance according to the company's attendance guidelines.
• Contribute to 6S & Continuous Improvement (CI) for your area

Midterm: (3 to 6 months)

• Ability to review procedures for accuracy.
• Provide improvement ideas for review & drive implementation
• Report production in the ERP system and on Work Order documentation
• Lead and be accountable for team and their results

Long term: (6 to 12 months)

• Improve procedures and Processes for production efficiency.
• Provide training for other production specialists
• Initiate and complete Engineer Change Orders
• Complete Yellow Belt Training (Green Belt Preferred)

As a global company, we value a culture of curiosity, diversity of thought, and innovation from our employees, customers, and partners. Kimball Electronics is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees’ differences are celebrated and supported, and everyone feels safe to bring their authentic selves to work. Kimball Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard, and every idea is respected.