1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor

ClearPath Medical • Tustin, CA

4d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The 1st Shift Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading production operations, balancing quality, compliance, and people leadership. This role requires the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and resolve issues in real time, while ensuring all processes align with medical manufacturing standards.
This supervisor sets the tone for the shift by maintaining a calm, respectful, and accountable work environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in compliance with all procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of quality systems, documentation requirements, and process discipline
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions without constant oversight
• Proven ability to troubleshoot problems thoughtfully rather than react impulsively
• Leadership style that balances accountability with respect and professionalism
• Clear, direct communicator who can set expectations and follow through consistently
• Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and basic production reporting tools
• Availability to work 1st shift consistently, with flexibility for frequent overtime

Responsibilities

• Lead and support first-shift production teams to meet daily production goals while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory requirements
• Ensure strict adherence to documented procedures, work instructions, and traceability requirements
• Monitor production flow and material availability, addressing issues proactively and escalating appropriately when needed
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and personnel issues using sound judgment and root-cause thinking
• Review and ensure accuracy of production documentation, travelers, and quality records
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and organization across the production floor
• Communicate clearly with the second shift, engineering, quality, and materials to ensure continuity and issue resolution
• Provide clear shift handoff reports that accurately reflect production status, issues, and follow-ups
• Coach and develop operators through consistent expectations, feedback, and support
• Address performance or conduct issues respectfully, firmly, and in alignment with company values

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, PTO)
• The autonomy to run your shift as you own it, as long as the numbers and quality are perfect

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed