Production Supervisor - Medical Device - Phoenixville, PA

Michael Page International Inc.; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health and wellness

Career growth and professional dev.

Direct involvement in process opt.

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Michael Page International Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for its fabrication operations. The role leads a first-shift team, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while coordinating staffing, schedules, and production activities to meet demand.

You will monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve issues. The successful candidate will have a technical/engineering/business degree or equivalent

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Medical device, regulated manufacturing, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and procedures.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production personnel on first shift within a designated manufacturing area.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and production activities to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor production schedules and workflow to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
• Track key performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Support and drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate production documentation and system transactions.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to maximize performance and engagement.
• Foster effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution across teams.
• Lead productivity improvement projects and support capital investment initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, diversity, safety, and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Analytical

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering/manufacturing/business

Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Job description

• Join a large, stable, Medical Device manufacturer in within Fabrication
• Lead a thriving fabrication team with likeminded individuals

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer serving regulated and technically demanding industries. They are recognized for their commitment to quality, operational excellence, and engineering innovation. The organization invests heavily in advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas and lead meaningful change across the operation. Collaboration, accountability, and technical development are central to the company culture. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where engineering contributions have a visible impact.

Job Description

• Lead and supervise production personnel on first shift within a designated manufacturing area.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate staffing, resources, and production activities to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor production schedules and workflow to meet customer demand and delivery targets.
• Track key performance metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Support and drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate production documentation and system transactions.
• Develop, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members to maximize performance and engagement.
• Facilitate effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution across teams.
• Lead productivity improvement projects and support capital investment initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, diversity, safety, and continuous learning.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, or business-related discipline preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Medical device, regulated manufacturing, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings, and operational procedures.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Results-driven approach with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to work on technically advanced manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to diverse engineering projects with high business impact.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Stable organization with a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
• Direct involvement in process optimization, validation, and new technology implementation.
• Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing operation.