Equipment Set-Up Supervisor

VitalPath•Saint Paul, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Set-up Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating machine set-up operations and equipment readiness to support efficient, compliant and high-quality production. This role ensures that manufacturing equipment is properly installed, configured and maintained to meet production demands, while driving consistency in set-up processes and adherence to regulatory standards and preventative maintenance process. This position plays a critical role in bridging New Product Introduction (NPI) and Operations by supporting the implementation, qualification and ramp-up of new machinery and technologies. The Machine Set-up Supervisor partners cross-functionally with Engineering, NPI, Quality and Operations teams to ensure successful equipment integration, process readiness and scalable manufacturing performance.

Requirements

1-3 years supervisory experience required
3-5 years of experience in machine setup or similar role; experience working with braiding, coiling and related manufacturing equipment
High School diploma or GED required
Leadership and team development skills
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
Organization and communication skills
Technical aptitude and process knowledge
Continuous improvement mindset
Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to machinery, noise and varying temperatures
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Able to communicate and work with team members
Ability to travel to other VitalPath locations to support equipment related activities as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or relevant experience required
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily machine set-up activities across production lines (e.g., Braiders, coilers, laser welders, or automation equipment).
Prioritize and schedule set-ups to meet production demands, customer delivery timelines, and capacity plans.
Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to ensure seamless transitions between jobs and product phases.
Act as a hands-on leader, stepping in to perform machine set-ups and operate equipment as needed to support production requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure continuity of operations.
Ensure accurate and efficient machine set-ups, including tooling, fixturing, programming verification, and first-piece validation.
Troubleshoot set-up and process issues, escalating complex challenges as needed.
Support validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and process transfers from NPI to production.
Own the full lifecycle of manufacturing equipment, including initial set-up, qualification, preventative maintenance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Lead equipment readiness efforts to ensure machines are properly installed, configured, and capable of meeting production and quality requirements.
Establish and maintain standard work for equipment set-up, operation, and changeovers to ensure consistency and repeatability.
Own and oversee the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for manufacturing equipment, ensuring timely execution and documentation of all scheduled maintenance activities.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve PM procedures to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and performance.
Coordinate with Maintenance and Engineering teams to address equipment issues, reduce unplanned downtime, and support root cause analysis.
Ensure maintenance records are accurate, audit-ready, and compliant with quality system requirements.
Support calibration activities and ensure equipment is maintained in a validated state.
Collaborate with the NPI and Engineering teams to support the introduction of new machinery, equipment, and technologies into the manufacturing environment.
Lead or support machine set-up development for new programs, including tooling trials, process development runs, and equipment qualification.
Ensure new equipment is production-ready through proper set-up documentation, standard work creation, and operator training.
Provide hands-on expertise during equipment installation, commissioning, and ramp-up phases to ensure successful integration into operations.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive, Low Cost Health and Dental Insurance Plans Available
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Short and Long Term Disability
Supplemental insurances (short term disability, AD&D, life insurance, MN paid family & medical leave, and more)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time
Paid Holidays
401K with company match
Opportunities for career growth and advancement