Production Supervisor (Onsite)
About The Position
By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – we have a fantastic technical team that has developed a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators versus other solutions on the market. We have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell our story. We are now preparing for our upcoming commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in our journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients. Due to the nature of our manufacturing operations, this role is on 3 x 4 shift schedule (Wednesday/Saturday- Thursday/Saturday from 7:00pm to 7:30pm). Occasional work on statutory holidays may also be required. For candidates selected to interview, this will be discussed in more detail. Please note, this opportunity is an on-site, full-time work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to drive results.
- Ability to listen and gather feedback from employees, present recommendations and ideas and build consensus.
- High level of technical acumen and ability to understand technical documents and drawings.
- Proven problem‐solving skills and ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with MS Office software, in particular the use of Excel.
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Flexible and able to take on additional responsibilities as required.
- Post‐secondary technical diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
- Experience in an ISO 13485 or AS9100 manufacturing environment preferred.
- Understanding of and experience with lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule resources and communicate daily production objectives to the production team.
- Participate in weekly production planning meetings.
- Coordinate activities with other departments to minimize production downtime.
- Lead or coordinate troubleshooting of production processes.
- Assist with non‐conformance investigations as required
- Monitor productivity and quality and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead or participate in implementation of GMP, 5S, lean and visual manufacturing initiatives.
- Provide Level 2 inspection support for production processes.
- Develop staffing plans based on planning objectives and capacity analysis and communicate resource requirements to the Production Manager.
- Drive employee training and assist the Production Manager with employee development plans.
- Plan and coordinate cross training to provide maximum production flexibility.
- Motivate employees to achieve objectives and goals by providing feedback and recognition.
- Conduct performance and compensation reviews.
- Ensure employees are aware of and follow all workplace health and safety requirement.
Benefits
- Total cash – the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Registered Retirement Savings plans (RRSP) to help support your financial goals.
- Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
- Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.
- Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.
- Career progression and learning support.
- Professional membership support.
- Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
