Manufacturing Equipment Support Supervisor

Leica Microsystems • Chaska, MN

90d • $90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing Equipment Support Supervisor is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of manufacturing processes and equipment. This position reports to the Director, Reagent Manufacturing and is part of the Reagent Production Operations located in Chaska, MN and the role will be on-site. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of technicians and provide work direction, performance appraisal, coaching, and feedback. You will ensure manufacturing equipment is running effectively, maintained within the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, and having adequate on-hand spares. Additionally, you will monitor equipment and chart the course for continuous improvement of OEE and maintenance processes for compliance with Company, FDA, ISO, OSHA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations. You will also ensure completion of continuous improvement projects related to the automated machinery for self and for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience, or master's degree with 3+ years' experience.
• People Leadership experience (directly or indirectly) motivating others to work as a team toward a common goal.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting experience with automated equipment.
• Knowledgeable at reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering background.
• Knowledge of CAD/PLCs/HMIs, or other related industrial equipment interfaces.
• Validation/Verification Experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g. FDA, ISO).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians and provide work direction, performance appraisal, coaching, and feedback.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment is running effectively and maintained within the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.
• Monitor equipment and chart the course for continuous improvement of OEE and maintenance processes.
• Ensure compliance with Company, FDA, ISO, OSHA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regulations.
• Complete continuous improvement projects related to automated machinery.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(k) to eligible employees.
• Bonus/incentive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree