Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Our Glens Falls, NY site is seeking a Manufacturing Area Supervisor that will lead multiple product lines and development products with catheter manufacturing operations.  The successful candidate will work directly with all levels of the organization. The primary responsibilities will be to ensure manufacturing demand/through-put is met for the products and each area is resourced for success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating production staffing, equipment and other resources to effectively meet build plans
• Leading Operators by establishing expectations, writing and delivering performance reviews, mentoring, and providing opportunities for growth
• Developing relationships and working closely with manufacturing support associates (other leaders, engineers, QA, maintenance, HR, etc.)
• Developing team goals that support broader business objectives
• Developing manufacturing employees by creating opportunities for growth and development and providing feedback to teams and individuals regarding performance and opportunities for improvement
• Participating in rewarding and recognizing individuals and teams for accomplishments
• Resolving performance issues and conflict in a positive manner, utilizing all appropriate resources
• Ensuring team compliance with safety, quality system, and regulatory requirements
• Owning or supporting non-conformance resolutions (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs)
• Managing Manufacturing Documentation and Change Control
• Ensuring complete and accurate documentation of manufacturing paperwork and all materials are available and accurate
• Partnering with training resources to ensure training needs are met and training is adequate, and training of associates as required.
• Monitoring and communicating key performance metrics
• Proactively monitoring and executing cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Leading and teaching continuous-improvement efforts and tools to foster a lean manufacturing environment
• Working with team in manufacturing areas
• Assisting with support of research and development teams to ensure manufacturability of new processes, components, and products
• Participating in hiring processes for the manufacturing team
• Performing other related duties as assigned by management

Company Competencies

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and Experience

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in a medical device manufacturing assembly environment
• Experience in designing processes for manufacturing
• Preferred experience in lean manufacturing tools, 6S, one-piece flow, value stream mapping, etc.
• Experience in a regulated medical device, ISO 13485, and FDA environment preferred.
• Ability driving a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Lean/Six Sigma certified
• Computer skills required:
  • Windows operating system in a networked environment
  • Microsoft Office

Skills/Knowledge

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit and use hands.
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds