Supervisor, Manufacturing - 2nd Shift

Smiths Medical; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical devices is seeking a Supervisor for their Manufacturing 2nd Shift. This role involves leading production activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing a production team. Candidates should have supervisory experience and be comfortable working on the 2nd shift, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Production, Engineering, Quality or Materials preferred.
• Must be comfortable with 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and direct production activities.
• Supervise and guide the production team.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor, Manufacturing-2nd Shift

Position Summary

The Supervisor, Manufacturing -2nd Shift is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and directing production activities including manufacturing of subassemblies, finished product, rework and related functions as required to meet manufacturing goals/objectives. Meet the production schedule, adhere to quality standards, develop and maintain a positive employee relations climate direct the workforce, enforce GMP, and satisfy compliance issues.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate with peers and subordinates in achieving objectives of quality, timely delivery of product, planned cost and personnel development
• Select/hire staff, provide training, evaluate performance and issue corrective action as required.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to production team. Provide team building, coaching and feedback for unit operators and technicians, including facilitation of routing communication
• Assure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Manage changeovers, start-ups, specification changes, testing protocols and trial or developmental production runs
• Anticipate and react to shortage of material, equipment problems, and personnel concerns to avoid negative impact on product schedule and goals
• Assure work order related documents are completed correctly and on time
• Identify training needs. Coordinate with Business Unit Trainer to facilitate training implementation
• Exercise sound judgment and leadership for quality decisions
• Assume leadership role in the identification and resolution of various problems affecting production. Ensure production standards are consistently achieved
• Utilize effective judgment in notification of serious matters related to safety, personnel or operational emergencies
• Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. These elements include FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, lot control and documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, calibration, associate training, and safety (equipment, associate and material).
• Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position
• Work on special projects as they arise
• Actively demonstrate support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate procedures and specifications
• Proficiency with a computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills
• Highly disciplined, problem-solver, logical thinking, troubleshooting team player with a strong work ethic
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree preferred
• Comfortable with 2nd shift
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience in Production, Engineering, Quality or Materials preferred
• Must be 18 years of age

Work Environment

• Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment. May be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals.
• Work environment can range from clean room and proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy and with moving equipment.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.