Production Supervisor - Medical Device

Hamilton Medical; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Medical seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee lines and teams, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost control. The role requires hands-on leadership, effective coaching, and active participation on the production floor.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage schedules, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Warehouse to optimize flow and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving experience using data to drive solutions.
• Demonstrated situational leadership and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to accept change and the ability to affect policy and technical changes with subordinates and peer groups.
• Understanding of Lean/CI tools, 5S principles, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example in Safety, People, Quality, Production, and Cost.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of personnel and compliance with regulations.
• Supports production output by working on the line and assisting with material handling tasks.
• Conducts regular safety audits and ergonomic assessments.
• Drives employee development through coaching and training coordination.
• Ensures adequate staff coverage across shifts and areas of responsibility.
• Maintains product quality and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Builds and adjusts daily/weekly schedules to meet production goals.
• Facilitates root-cause investigations for defects and downtime.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Situational leadership

Lean CI

5S

KPIs interpretation

Effective communication

Change management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business or related

Job description

Company Overview

Hamilton Medical was founded in 1983 with a clear mission: to enhance the lives of patients on respirators and support the caregivers who serve them. Our focus is on developing ventilation technologies that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and lung protection. We are dedicated to easing the burden on healthcare professionals who work tirelessly every day, helping critically ill patients recover and regain their health. We are committed to helping medical teams deliver the best respiratory care ‑ to anyone, anywhere.

Responsibilities

Hamilton Medical is looking for a Production Supervisor that will be responsible for the supervision of people, equipment, and processes within their assigned work center(s). Primary responsibility of the supervisor includes, but is not limited to, team safety, team morale, product quality, on-time delivery/schedule adherence, and operational cost. This role is important for setting the cadence, atmosphere, and collaboration of the production floor. A strong candidate brings consistent leadership, prompt and effective decision making, and holds the team to high expectations. Other responsibilities include:

• Leads by example in all aspects of the job's responsibilities: Safety, People, Quality, Production, and Cost.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all personnel and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Actively supports production output by working on the line regularly, including operating equipment, workstations, or assisting with material handling tasks.
• Conducts regular safety audits and perform ergonomic assessments for assigned work centers.
• Creates a positive workplace environment, excellent team morale, and fosters an inclusive, team-oriented atmosphere consistent with our company's values. Ensures equitable treatment is given to all employees.
• Drives employee development through coaching, performance evaluations, cross‑training plans, and coordination of training and hiring activities.
• Ensures adequate staff coverage for all shifts and areas of responsibility, accounting for employee vacations and unplanned absences.
• Ensure that product quality is maintained and improved upon in accordance with the company's philosophy and expectations.
• Facilitates and leads root-cause investigations for defects and downtime.
• Builds and adjusts daily/weekly schedules and ensures production goals are achieved through active metric monitoring.
• Leads department-level continuous improvement initiatives, including maintaining 5S and floor appearance standards.
• Responsible for all manufacturing costs associated with assigned work center(s), including but not limited to, consumable spending, scrap, and direct labor/overtime.
• Reports equipment downtime and supports maintenance routing.
• Communicates effectively at all levels and collaborates with cross‑functional partners (Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse) to optimize production flow and elevate issues appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated analytical/problem solving experience using data to drive solutions.
• Demonstrated situational leadership and ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Willingness to accept change and the ability to affect policy and technical changes with subordinates and peer groups.
• Understanding of Lean/CI tools, 5S principles, and strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Position requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Self-motivated, Self-Starter.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Business, or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity or internship role.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Hamilton

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects.
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Commitment to sustainable design.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more).
• Solid Stable Company.
• Drug free workplace.