Shift Supervisor, Machining & Assembly — Lean Manufacturing

TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead operations on the production floor, overseeing machining and assembly to hit safety, quality, and delivery targets.

You will drive daily production plans, coach operators, enforce standard work, and lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and Kaizen in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requires 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; experience with ERP/MES systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher degree preferred.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Experience in machining and/or assembly in regulated industry (medical device, aerospace, etc.).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, waste reduction, root cause analysis).
• Experience with ERP and/or MES systems for production tracking and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations across machining and assembly to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and 5S-compliant work environment by addressing risks and enforcing safety procedures.
• Execute daily production plans, prioritize work orders, and coordinate shift handoffs to keep operations running smoothly.
• Supervise, coach, and develop operators and leads while reinforcing standard work, training, and performance expectations.
• Monitor production performance, escalate issues, and lead problem-solving to remove bottlenecks and improve flow.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement efforts, including visual management, waste reduction, setup improvement, and Kaizen activities.
• Optimize labor, machines, and material availability to maximize productivity and support schedule adherence.
• Partner with planning, engineering, and continuous improvement teams to improve routings, work instructions, and process performance.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and maintain audit-ready standards for documentation, traceability, and cleanliness.

Skills

Supervisory

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Root cause analysis

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

TeDan Surgical Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead operations on the production floor, overseeing machining and assembly to hit safety, quality, and delivery targets.

You will drive daily production plans, coach operators, enforce standard work, and lead Lean initiatives such as 5S, waste reduction, and Kaizen in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Requires 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in a supervisory role; experience with ERP/MES systems is a plus.