Production Supervisor I

Viant•Chicopee, MA

3d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and produce products that save and enhance lives! Viant Medical is a global strategic manufacturing partner that helps bring complex medical devices and components to market. Our deep materials expertise, combined with our experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and packaging, allow us to bring our customers’ medical technology solutions to life. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, we are the perfect combination of big company scale and small company attention. Learn more at www.viantmedical.com. New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire! We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $65K to $85K Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. BENEFITS Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays Company-paid life insurance 401k plan with company match WELL-BEING Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits Up to $150-off your gym membership annually Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends Access to individualized financial planning meetings Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more Discounted family caregiving support CAREER GROWTH Tuition Reimbursement On-site Training Programs Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation New Hire On-boarding Training Plans Our top-notch work environment includes: Climate Controlled in the summer months Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness) Clean, Quiet, Comfortable Setting GENERAL DESCRIPTION Supervise shift personnel and confirm compliance with current production and quality processes and procedures. Also responsible for facilitating training, scheduling, and evaluating manufacturing and assembly operators, cell leaders and assigned staff. Monitor all machines and automation to ensure continuous and efficient operation and report and follow up on all issues effecting production levels and part quality. Monitor staff to ensure adherence to ISO quality and clean room procedures. This position is responsible for effective execution of the job responsibilities noted below as well as the effective execution of the job responsibilities for the following positions (operators, process tech I & process tech II, material handler).

Requirements

2-5 yrs. of Experience
Understanding of problem tools and techniques
Knowledge of safety standards for OSHA and production
Proficiency in Conflict Resolution and People development
Knowledge of ERP systems
High communication skills
Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience working in GDP/GMP environments
Basic knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma Tools
Understanding of company metrics and how to drive
Management or technical degree is desirable.
Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.
At a minimum High School Diploma or GED/Equivalence in certifications.

Responsibilities

Make decisions regarding job assignments, work priorities, and overtime requirements.
Complete change-over’s, processing and monitoring of presses.
Manage Staffing on the Shop Floor (Press utilization)
Trouble shoot/Problem Solve daily production issues to hit targets
Ensure all associates follow all SOP, WI and MI requirements based on job duties
Conduct Weekly Payroll Activities
Manage Conflicts on within the production team
Conduct daily transition/changeover/shift meetings
Ensure Safe Environment for floor staffed
Ensure/Manage complaint to GMP/GDP standards across shift
Provide support staff (Material handlers, Technicians, Warehouse, etc.) with directions to support floor production
Promote and Drive Viant Values and Culture
Conduct 30/60/90 Reviews on all new employees
Responsible for the resolution of shift staffing issues.
Ensures that production schedule requirements are met.
Responsible for performance coaching and/or counseling of individuals for unacceptable performance relating to safety, quality, productivity and/or inappropriate behaviors to include disciplinary action if required to resolve performance issue.
Ensures the shift maintains quality standards and expectations are being followed.
Ensures product quality, production efficiencies and overall productivity meets or exceeds established standards.
Provides leadership and direction to associates to continuously improve quality, reduce waste and increase throughput.
Responsibilities outlined in the Operator job description.
General understanding of support staffs' processes and procedures.
Other projects and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
Company-paid life insurance
401k plan with company match
Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
Access to individualized financial planning meetings
Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
Discounted family caregiving support
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site Training Programs
Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
New Hire On-boarding Training Plans