Mfg Supervisor

Medtronic•Humacao, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily operations on the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards. Responsibilities include managing and coaching production staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring equipment and materials, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor ensures compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and production schedules while maintaining high standards of product quality and employee performance. This is a 3rd shift position.

Requirements

Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
Requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Requires 1+ years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field
Prior supervisory experience 2 years plus or team‑lead experience in a machining or manufacturing environment 8 years plus
Experience managing cross‑functional teams or multi-shift operations
Strong coaching, mentoring, and conflict‑resolution skills
Ability to drive culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control) or data‑driven quality tools
Understanding of root-cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, basic formulas)
Proven track record reducing scrap, improving uptime, or increasing throughput
Experience leading CI projects (Lean, Six Sigma certification is a plus)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively
Analytical problem-solving mindset
Strong time‑management and prioritization abilities
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Plans and administers procedures and budgets.
Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.