Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
About The Position
As a first shift Production Supervisor at Boston Scientific in John’s Creek, Georgia, you will be responsible for the efficient management of production resources—equipment, personnel, and materials—to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. The first shift at John's Creek is from 6:30AM - 2:30PM. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance team environment that emphasizes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with our Quality System and company policies, while driving operational excellence on the manufacturing floor.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Proven ability to lead and supervise teams effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of quality systems and regulatory compliance
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to manage team performance and resolve personnel issues
- Experience balancing KPIs such as safety, quality, cost, and productivity
- Ability to analyze standard problems and implement effective solutions
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace)
- Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency with performance evaluation tools and team development strategies
- Familiarity with coordinating equipment maintenance and production scheduling
Responsibilities
- Supervising and assigning day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensuring adherence to work instructions, standard operating procedures, and policies
- Balancing quality, safety, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve operational results
- Monitoring performance hourly and making real-time adjustments to align performance with targets
- Supporting awareness and performance against key indicators including safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput
- Analyzing causes of product-impacting failures and assisting or coordinating in resolution
- Championing continuous improvement programs and related initiatives
- Ensuring work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
- Coordinating maintenance activities during production shutdowns
- Overseeing personnel development, managing schedules, and executing disciplinary actions when needed
- Driving a culture of respect, accountability, and teamwork
- Ensuring appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained to support Quality System compliance
- Establishing and promoting a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
