Supervisor, Manufacturing - 3rd Shift

US Endoscopy•Mentor, OH

3d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Manufacturing plans, organizes, and supervises daily production activities to ensure products are delivered according to customer requirements and applicable company, quality, and regulatory standards. The supervisor trains and coaches production employees in building and sustaining a lean culture aligned with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Values. Through respect, humility, and leading by example, the supervisor fosters a positive work environment and engages employees in continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity. This third-shift role supports production onsite at STERIS’s Mentor, Ohio facility. The schedule is Sunday at 10:30 p.m. through Friday at 6:30 a.m., described as four 10-hour days. The supervisor must arrive 15–20 minutes before the shift for handoff and remain 15–20 minutes afterward for handoff. Occasional leadership training or other meetings may take place during the day shift every few months.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 2 years of manufacturing operations experience; the posting labels the experience as preferred.
In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or GED and at least 8 years of manufacturing operations experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical device or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the daily and weekly production plan is achieved through communication across cells and shifts, sharing best practices, prioritizing countermeasures, and ensuring proper job performance.
Drive attainment and improvement of safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDP) performance.
Respond urgently to customer needs and align activities with customer requirements.
Lead adherence to quality system procedures, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Respond immediately to abnormalities by identifying, documenting, and segregating nonconforming material.
Monitor process flow, identify solutions to flow interruptions, and respond to abnormalities and signals while maintaining detailed knowledge of processes and equipment.
Monitor the operational status of equipment and tools, including calibration and certification, and escalate issues as needed.
Facilitate a safety culture; conduct safety audits; ensure appropriate use and condition of personal protective equipment, machines, and safeguards; train employees on safety; lead near-miss and incident investigations; and implement safety and ergonomic improvements.
Learn and teach basic lean principles and tools.
Teach, coach, and lead problem-solving methods and tools to improve SQDP performance.
Train and audit standard work, improve it, and implement daily kaizen activities to meet SQDP objectives.
Coach Team Leaders and Operators on their duties and explain the purpose behind lean principles and tools.
Execute, audit, and continuously improve departmental 5S according to STERIS standards.
Champion the idea-generation system, support employees in generating and implementing ideas, keep the idea-generation board current, and present the best implemented ideas to facility management weekly.
Challenge the current state, identify opportunities for daily incremental improvement, and remove waste from production activities.
Drive employee performance and development through growth, training, coaching, counseling, and meaningful measurable goals.
Evaluate performance and escalate needs through coaching and management of team members in relation to SQDP board meetings and daily standard reports.
Screen and select qualified candidates; conduct performance reviews; determine salary adjustments, work schedules, promotions, and training; and address employee relations situations and conflict.
Cover Team Leader absences to maintain work-area flow and efficiency.