Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

SCIENTIA VASCULAR INC•West Valley City, UT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Scientia Vascular is a leading innovator and manufacturer of endovascular medical devices, with a mission to save lives. They use micromachining and microfabrication processes to manufacture products that provide physicians with enhanced performance for optimal outcomes for their patients. The Production Supervisor is responsible for accomplishing manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures. In a fast-paced production environment, the supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process, working with other members of the organization to ensure production processes deliver products of the highest quality in the most cost-effective manner.

Requirements

3+ years of proven experience leading manufacturing teams – preferably in a highly regulated industry
Experience working in a primarily non-automated manufacturing environment
Strong organizational and leadership skills to maximize efficiency and output of the team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passionate and self-motivated with a track record of proactively delivering results
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Responsibilities

Set daily/weekly/monthly production objectives and communicate them to employees
Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing production schedules
Establish and maintain performance metrics for safety, quality, output and efficiency
Effectively collaborate and communicate across various company departments
Oversee, lead and coach employees using respectful, open communication by creating a positive, team-oriented working environment
Knowledgeable about applicable company policies including, but not limited to, attendance, leaves of absence (Protected/Un-protected leave, works comp, ADA, etc)
Ensure team compliance to safety, quality, training, manufacturing and other company policies
Manage GDP in their work areas and develop ways to improve GDP
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing and performance management of new and existing employees
Recognize individuals and teams for going above and beyond in their roles
Proactively manage manpower and equipment for assigned manufacturing area
Effectively manage and control all materials within your manufacturing area
Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve quality, increase capacity, improve efficiency, reduce scrap, improve space utilization and other activities as the business needs
Other duties and responsibilities which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job