Supervisor, Production

Viant Medical Inc.; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

PTO + Holidays

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. in New York is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee long- and short-range production tasks at the CLT facility.

You will administer shop floor scheduling, coordinate material movement, and ensure inventory guidelines are met while supporting upper management goals. The role requires leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with manufacturing systems; proficiency in quality, safety, and productivity metrics is essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with 2+ years in production planning or manufacturing systems.
• Proficient with manufacturing computer systems.
• Previous production control and leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical device quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work activities of department employees to meet production goals.
• Schedule production priorities and material movement.
• Coach and develop staff; conduct training and screening of new hires.
• Identify gaps in metrics and drive problem solving.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position supervises the long- and short-range production tasks for assigned products produced at CLT to satisfy the Marketing forecast within the desired inventory guidelines established by upper management. Administers shop floor scheduling of daily priorities and the corresponding material movement for assigned products in the manufacturing facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accomplishes management-determined objectives in areas of production, quality, personnel relations, and safety.
• Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and collaboration.
• Leads, guides, and directs the daily work activities of department employees in support of CLT's production, quality, and safety goals. Coordinates with appropriate departments to achieve stated objectives.
• Understands key metrics and targets; identifies gaps, and leads problem-solving efforts.
• Directs and assists in training employees. Provides employee coaching and development, and screening of new hires.
• Effectively and consistently handles employee issues as they pertain to established employee relations policies including planning work schedules, monitoring performance, controlling attendance and disciplinary problems, and assuring timely and accurate written documentation of employee conflict resolution.
• Communicates with other supervisory personnel on issues or concerns that occurred during the shift.
• Supports other department initiatives in areas of documentation, investigation, and reporting.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned.
• This position has the freedom to act under nominal supervision in both structured and relatively unstructured assignments of varying levels of complexity.
• Ability to stop production when necessary.
• Initiates progressive discipline policy.
• Schedules employee work hours and work group assignments.

Environmental working conditions

• Minimal lifting (20 lbs), carrying (10 lbs), bending, pushing/pulling, crawling, climbing, balancing, and prolonged standing.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach and handle items.
• This position normally works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning/control, manufacturing computer systems, or related area.
• Proficient with manufacturing computer systems.
• Previous production control experience preferred.
• General understanding of medical device quality system requirements, particularly in the area of process control.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Possesses written and oral communications skills sufficient to participate in discussions, interviews, and negotiations; prepare various forms of written business communication; and read work-related periodicals, manuals, dictionaries, and encyclopedias.
• Performs basic computer operations (email, record keeping, and routine database activity, etc.) and utilizes advanced features of software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.).
• Performs intermediate arithmetic, geometric and algebraic calculations; including ratios, rates, and percentages.
• Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form. Deals with problem solving involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
• Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
• Leads by example adherence to company's policies regarding attendance, quality, and conduct expectations.
• Good decision-making skills. Professional and positive outlook.

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require, since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to, or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.

PAY RANGE

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• All job offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug test.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.