Supervisor, Manufacturing

ICU Medical • Southington, CT

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About The Position

The Supervisor, Manufacturing, plans, leads, organizes, and directs production activities, including manufacturing subassemblies and finished products, rework, and related functions. The role is responsible for meeting manufacturing goals and objectives, production schedules, quality standards, and planned costs; developing employees; directing the workforce; maintaining positive employee relations; enforcing GMP; and addressing compliance requirements.

The supervisor provides direct supervision and guidance to production personnel, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, corrective action, coaching, and team development. The role coordinates production activities and responds to material shortages, equipment problems, and personnel concerns to protect schedules and goals. It also exercises leadership in quality decisions, problem identification and resolution, regulatory compliance, and escalation of serious safety, personnel, or operational matters.

Work is performed in or near manufacturing equipment and may involve exposure to biohazards or chemicals. The environment may range from a clean room requiring proper gowning to an open production area that may be noisy and contain moving equipment. Travel is typically less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate procedures and specifications.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Highly disciplined, logical problem-solver and troubleshooter; team player with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Three or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in Production, Engineering, Quality, or Materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate with peers and subordinates in achieving quality, timely product delivery, planned cost, and personnel development objectives.
• Select and hire staff; provide training; evaluate performance; and issue corrective action as needed.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance to the production team.
• Build teams and provide coaching and feedback to unit operators and technicians, including facilitating routine communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage changeovers, start-ups, specification changes, testing protocols, and trial or developmental production runs.
• Anticipate and respond to material shortages, equipment problems, and personnel concerns to avoid negative impacts on production schedules and goals.
• Ensure work-order-related documents are completed correctly and on time.
• Identify training needs and coordinate with the Business Unit Trainer to implement training.
• Exercise sound judgment and leadership in quality decisions.
• Lead the identification and resolution of problems affecting production and ensure production standards are consistently achieved.
• Use sound judgment when notifying appropriate parties of serious safety, personnel, or operational emergencies.
• Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and Company requirements, including FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, and EEOC requirements and company policies related to manufacturing, lot control and documentation, housekeeping, preventive maintenance, calibration, associate training, and safety.
• Work on special projects as they arise.
• Demonstrate support through communication, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride, and trust.
• Perform other duties as necessary or required without altering the basic scope of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive financial benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and, for eligible roles, an Annual Incentive Plan.
• A wide range of benefit options at affordable rates.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED