Production Lead- D-shift Assembly

SMC Ltd. • Devens, MA

101d

About The Position

With the launch of our new Assembly night shift, we’re looking for a Production Lead to provide hands-on support and guidance to our assembly team. In this role, you’ll help train associates, monitor quality and safety, and ensure daily goals are met — all while working alongside your team on the production floor. If you’re a strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in motivating others to do their best, this is a great opportunity to grow your leadership career in medical device manufacturing.

Requirements

• Set up, troubleshoot and assist in resolving process/equipment problems.
• Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling and various other departments.
• Post daily production, daily scrap, and monitor inventory of product used.
• Demonstrated abilities in prioritization, multi-tasking, problem solving.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, comprehensive and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; be a team player.
• Ability to understand and practice company and customer quality requirements.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of various assembly methods and secondary operations equipment.
• Working knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.
• Competent in the use of computers, basic Microsoft Office Suite, bar code readers.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background desirable.
• The ability to visualize and help design/develop tools, fixtures, processes to obtain maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining (Set-In-Order) standards for general work areas of the molding operation.
• Provide and maintain skill set necessary to properly operate, inspect and package product on the assembly room floor.
• Drive expectations (Set-In-Order) 'clean and tidy' standards, for all work areas.
• Set up Assembly, Packaging, and Test equipment, per validated processes, to produce medical devices or sub-assemblies.
• Work with Quality Technician for start-up approval of production lines.
• Monitor and provide ongoing feedback regarding the daily performance of shift employees.
• Help to ensure product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates.
• Monitor quality, production, scrap, safety, cost and customer service for the shift.
• Perform initial and refresher training for temporary and full-time employees.
• Adhere to clean room processes and procedures.
• Maintain lot traceability and perform line clearance and reconciliation, as required.
• Investigate and resolve production material variances.
• Perform Corrective and Preventative Action duties (CAPA), Continuous Improvement and 6S Lean activities as assigned.
• Revise/write standard work instructions for review, approval and submission to document control.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees