Production Supervisor

Endologix•Santa Rosa, CA

11d•$100,000 - $112,500

About The Position

The Production Supervisor provides leadership to manufacturing personnel to produce high-quality products and meet customer requirements. The role directly manages production employees, fulfills production schedules, ensures compliance with quality requirements, and supports new product development, continuous improvement, and operational performance. The supervisor ensures manufacturing procedures are followed, employees are trained, and company policies and department guidelines are applied fairly and consistently. This position supervises production of commercial products, new product introductions, and clinical builds. It is responsible for performance across safety, quality, service, and cost; maintaining a safe, accountable, and respectful workplace; and ensuring compliance with FDA, GMP, QSR, ISO, product specifications, and company policies. The supervisor also manages workforce and production resources, analyzes performance metrics, supports ERP and inventory activities, and works with other functions to resolve operational issues and prevent recurrence. The role is based in Santa Rosa, California, and operates in a cleanroom environment. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and manufacturing leadership experience. A supervisor certification or associate degree is preferred. Compensation includes a base salary of $100,000–$112,500 per year, a discretionary bonus, and equity participation subject to Board approval and a four-year vesting schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of manufacturing supervisor experience; medical device experience is preferred.
For internal candidates, six or more years of related manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
Experience with manufacturing or ERP systems; QAD is preferred.
Working knowledge of quality system requirements (QSR) and good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Experience in a cleanroom environment and applying environmental procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office or similar computer software.

Nice To Haves

Supervisor certification.
Associate degree.
Medical device manufacturing experience.
Experience with QAD.

Responsibilities

Supervise production personnel and activities to meet customer requirements for commercial products, new product introductions, and clinical builds.
Lead the team in meeting production goals for safety, quality, service, and cost.
Promote a safe work environment, employee morale, accountability, and adherence to standards and best practices.
Ensure compliance with quality systems and requirements, including FDA, GMP, QSR, and ISO, as well as product specifications and company policies.
Manage non-conformances and corrective actions transparently and with disciplined execution.
Improve processes and team performance to deliver efficient and cost-effective results.
Set performance expectations, maintain accountability, recognize contributions, and foster collaboration.
Administer and apply company policies and procedures consistently.
Track, analyze, and communicate performance metrics to support decisions and continuous improvement.
Maintain timecards and attendance records, and plan production coverage as needed.
Manage changing priorities and competing demands in the production environment.
Identify and mitigate potential quality and business risks and failure modes.
Recruit, develop, and retain production employees.
Assess training needs and ensure employees are prepared before taking on responsibilities.
Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve quality and productivity, reduce costs, and streamline cycle times.
Forecast material, tool, and supply needs and coordinate resources for production readiness.
Support ERP activities, including accurate work order entry as needed.
Monitor inventory and coordinate with Planning to support daily operations.
Troubleshoot operational issues and work cross-functionally to resolve them and prevent recurrence.
Contribute to developing and implementing procedures and processes, including support for new product introductions.
Create, review, and approve document change orders.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify development opportunities.
Work in a cleanroom while following applicable protocols and quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus.
Equity participation as approved by the Board of Directors, with a four-year vesting schedule.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and/or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and flexible time off for exempt employees.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee wellness initiatives, mental health resources, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee recognition programs and awards.
Commuter benefits or transportation stipends.
Career growth opportunities.
Flexible work support described as flexibility to thrive at work and at home.