Production Supervisor

Bracco Medical Technologies•Eden Prairie, MN

70d•$19 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production is responsible for overseeing the assembly and production of the company’s highly regulated medical devices. This role ensures that all production activities are completed efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and customer requirements. The Supervisor ensures adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established Quality Systems through effective process management, documentation control, and metric-driven performance oversight. Regular communication and updates to team members are essential to maintain alignment, support daily operations, and ensure successful execution of production plans.

Requirements

2-year Associates degree or, in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
2+ years demonstrated supervisory or leadership (i.e. production lead) experience in a manufacturing environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with direct reports, peers, and senior management across the organization
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Moderate level of computer experience including MS Office Suite and familiarity with ERP systems
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

BS in Manufacturing Engineering or Operations Management
5 yrs experience as a leader in a regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to perform job duties of all subordinate positions
Demonstrated expertise in a variety of process technologies and manufacturing environments
Experience leading lean manufacturing and other process improvements in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily activities of Assemblers and employees in the assembly of Medical Devices.
Recruit, select and retain a high-performance Production team
Balance the assembly lines and test area in relation to availability of staff and demands of daily production schedule
Set and communicate performance expectations and hold team members accountable for achieving expectations and completing assignments
Promote and manage employee development and foster employee growth of employees within the production group through: Full-cycle Performance management, Skills development, Ongoing performance feedback and timely performance appraisal, Recognition and motivational techniques/tools to drive high levels of employee satisfaction.
Manage conflict by dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension and conflict between two or more people
Oversee and/or conduct training of new or existing employees and facilitates the assimilation of new members and changes.
Execute and offer input to the weekly, quarterly, and yearly production planning activities to maintain output to required inventory levels and customer demand.
Monitor usage of materials to ensure efficiency of operations. Communicate with planning and procurement on priorities. Perform timely transactions online utilizing ERP/MRP system including Production Orders and the creation of NCMR’s
Work closely with the manufacturing engineering and sustaining engineering groups to lead updates and improvements to manufacturing processes. Help develop, update, and maintain procedures and documentation to assure compliance to Quality System and Regulations.
Maintain process records and metrics data gathering and reporting. Monitor quality of production output products by reviewing routers and test records.
Initiate and execute change orders and updates to work instructions to ensure continuance of production.
Develop and recommend improvements to facilities, equipment, or procedures that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Implement existing production and business processes; make adjustments and recommendations as necessary to produce products within specifications.
Work within the company’s quality policy, established business practices and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) to ensure the operations environment is organized, compliant, and maintained.
Accompany auditors as required.
Recommend and implement action plans to correct deviations noted during audits.