Supervisor II, Clean Room

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

Onsite Medical Clinic

Onsite Cafeterias

Paid Holidays & Vacation Policy

401K & Health Savings Account

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor to oversee daily operations in a clean-room manufacturing environment. You will assign work orders, manage paperwork, and ensure timely completion while maintaining quality standards and safety practices.

The role requires at least three years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and a degree-equivalent education. Candidates should be adept at planning, training, and collaborating with QA/Engineering teams to meet production

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read complex manufacturing information and production drawings.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes.
• Ability to plan production schedules and train staff.
• Experience with common software for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production to meet work orders by assigning tasks to teams.
• Oversees paperwork and reports for work orders and maintains clean room standards.
• Coordinates with QA Technicians/Engineers to maintain quality.
• Reviews performance, manages transfers, and hires for the line.
• Trains leads and workers in methods, safety, and cleanliness.
• Identifies opportunities to improve work processes and profitability.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing methods

Quality standards

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Job description

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Supervises production of products to meet work order delivery requirements by:
   • Assigning work orders to work teams to assemble products according to product specifications; and
   • Overseeing or preparing necessary paperwork and reports necessary for the completion of work orders; and
   • Overseeing the general maintenance of the clean room to ensure a healthy work environment for employees and to maintain neatness and order; and
   • Coordinating with Quality Assurance Technicians and/or Engineers to ensure that quality standards are maintained in production.
2. Supervises production workers and leads by:
   • Reviewing work performed and providing feedback regarding performance; and
   • Coordinating work assignments, transfers, promotions and discharges in compliance with company policies; and
   • Evaluating individual employees and recommending pay increases as they occur; and
   • Hiring new employees for the production line, as needed.
3. Obtains feedback from employees and Quality Assurance regarding the production of various products to ensure that the product is being produced at acceptable levels of quality.
4. Works with other members of the production team to establish and achieve production and profitability goals.
5. Trains leads and production workers in production methods, safety, and the maintenance of cleanliness standards in the production process.
6. Reviews production operations and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods.
7. Evaluates production performance in achieving output and profitability targets.
8. Assures that the production operation is consistent with current procedures and other standards and that all line clearances and related paperwork are properly completed on a timely basis.
9. May perform responsibilities in the capacity of second shift supervisor.
10. Performs other related production supervision tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting - Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a related manufacturing environment and demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team atmosphere.
• At the Corporate site, if this position is on a Spanish-language line, bilingual (English/Spanish) basic speaking, reading and writing skills must be demonstrated.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, preferably in a related manufacturing field.
• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Ability to plan and organize production schedules to complete work orders on a timely basis and ensure that each work order is properly filled.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others orally.
• Ability to train employees and demonstrate production tasks to assist new employees to learn correct production procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as a manufacturing team member to achieve production goals.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Production supervisory process/work assigning/paperwork/clean room maintenance/quality standards
• Personnel supervisory process/performance process/transfers/status changes/salary/ hiring/discipline
• Product quality
• Teamwork production/profitability goals
• Train production method/safety/cleanliness standards
• Work process and method improvement
• Production performance evaluation

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Supervises production of products to meet work order delivery requirements by:
   • Assigning work orders to work teams to assemble products according to product specifications; and
   • Overseeing or preparing necessary paperwork and reports necessary for the completion of work orders; and
   • Overseeing the general maintenance of the clean room to ensure a healthy work environment for employees and to maintain neatness and order; and
   • Coordinating with Quality Assurance Technicians and/or Engineers to ensure that quality standards are maintained in production.
2. Supervises production workers and leads by:
   • Reviewing work performed and providing feedback regarding performance; and
   • Coordinating work assignments, transfers, promotions and discharges in compliance with company policies; and
   • Evaluating individual employees and recommending pay increases as they occur; and
   • Hiring new employees for the production line, as needed.
3. Obtains feedback from employees and Quality Assurance regarding the production of various products to ensure that the product is being produced at acceptable levels of quality.
4. Works with other members of the production team to establish and achieve production and profitability goals.
5. Trains leads and production workers in production methods, safety, and the maintenance of cleanliness standards in the production process.
6. Reviews production operations and identifies opportunities to improve work processes and methods.
7. Evaluates production performance in achieving output and profitability targets.
8. Assures that the production operation is consistent with current procedures and other standards and that all line clearances and related paperwork are properly completed on a timely basis.
9. May perform responsibilities in the capacity of second shift supervisor.
10. Performs other related production supervision tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting - Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a related Bachelor's Degree.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably in a related manufacturing environment and demonstrated ability to supervise others in a team atmosphere.
• At the Corporate site, if this position is on a Spanish-language line, bilingual (English/Spanish) basic speaking, reading and writing skills must be demonstrated.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, preferably in a related manufacturing field.
• Ability to read and understand complex manufacturing and production information, including production drawings, work orders, and related manufacturing specifications.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to identify improvements in manufacturing methods and processes.
• Ability to plan and organize production schedules to complete work orders on a timely basis and ensure that each work order is properly filled.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others orally.
• Ability to train employees and demonstrate production tasks to assist new employees to learn correct production procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as a manufacturing team member to achieve production goals.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Production supervisory process/work assigning/paperwork/clean room maintenance/quality standards
• Personnel supervisory process/performance process/transfers/status changes/salary/ hiring/discipline
• Product quality
• Teamwork production/profitability goals
• Train production method/safety/cleanliness standards
• Work process and method improvement
• Production performance evaluation

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.