Sr. Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Cirtec Medical; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career development

Healthcare and well-being programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Cirtec Medical Corporation, a leading medical device contract manufacturer in Lowell, MA, seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Production to lead frontline teams and drive GMP-compliant output in a high‑tech environment.

Under ISO 13485 and FDA, you will execute production plans, mentor operators, monitor KPIs, and push continuous improvement using Lean, 5‑S, and visual management to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years' ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing experience.
• 1-3 years in Lean manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of supervisory or frontline production leadership.
• Proficient with ERP, MES, HRIS and related shop floor systems.
• Fluent English required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance to ISO 13485 quality system and customer requirements.
• Plan and schedule work to meet customer commitments, including overtime planning.
• Maintain safe work practices and 5-S standards in compliance with regulations.
• Use ERP, MES and related systems to monitor shop floor transactions for accuracy.
• Lead tier meetings and coordinate with other departments.
• Interview, recommend and select candidates for employment.
• Provide training and development for software systems to staff.
• Manage and evaluate employee performance and drive accountability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

MES

HRIS

Training software

Job description

Description

About us

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for providing daily and weekly frontline leadership to production teams within Cirtec's high-tech medical device contract manufacturing facility. Operating under strict ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, this role supports the Production Manager by executing production plans for cutting‑edge thin‑film and microelectronics products and by leading operators and technicians performing intricate manual assembly, precision machine operation, and rigorous quality inspection. The Sr. Supervisor, Production is responsible for driving team accountability to SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) and 5‑S expectations. This position uses Lean Manufacturing principles, key performance indicators (KPIs), and visual factory management tools to monitor daily performance, identify and elevate barriers, support continuous improvement, and ensure assigned production areas maintain world‑class Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Essential to this role is ensuring production activities, material transactions, training status, and compliance metrics are accurately completed and monitored within core enterprise business systems, including but not limited to ERP, MES, PLM, HRIS, and training software.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring conformance to the Company's quality system in accordance with ISO 13485, company, and customer requirements.
• Maintains conformance to all other Company policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Plan and schedules work assignments to meet customer commitments including effective scheduling of overtime and paid time off.
• Assures safe employee work practices, hazardous material handling, and good housekeeping in compliance with company policy, 5‑S standards, and Federal/State regulations.
• Uses company ERP, MES, and related business systems to monitor shop floor transactions to completeness, correctness, and compliance.
• General understanding and awareness of all equipment and facility systems and escalates problems quickly when identified.
• Leads tier meetings to share production plans, results, and support requirements from other departments.
• Interviews, recommends, and selects candidates for employment.
• Identifies and provides training, and development in verified software systems as required to ensure a competent work force.
• Effectively manages and evaluates employee performance. Motivates, coaches, counsels and disciplines employees to ensure maximum organizational effectiveness and accountability to world‑class GMPs.
• Communicates effectively with counterparts in all other functional areas.
• Active participant in continuous improvement activities
• Promotes the culture of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5‑S, and Teamwork.
• Supports Quality during FDA, ISO 13485, and customer audits by managing and providing compliant QMS documentation.
• Meets Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost deliverables in a timely manner.

Must Have

• Bachelors Degree required
• 5 or more years of manufacturing experience in an ISO 13485 medical device manufacturing environment or similarly regulated environment.
• 1-3 years of experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of supervisory, lead, or frontline production leadership
• Demonstrated initiative and track record of supporting manufacturing process improvements, standard work, and team accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing business systems such as ERP, Training Software, MES, HRIS, and related shop floor systems.
• Ability to understand and assist in production scheduling, daily work assignments, labor planning, overtime coverage, and shift handoffs.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Salary Range: 70,000 to 1140,000 based on skills and experience.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.