Textile Manufacturing Lead - 3rd Shift

Arthrex•Ave Maria, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for Textile Manufacturing Lead. The person in this position will lead manufacturing teams to produce Quality Medical Instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a safe and effective manner to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. The 3rd Shift hours for this position is Sunday through Thursday from 10:30PM-7:00AM.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
4 years of manufacturing experience required
Textile processing experience is required
Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Experience in Lean manufacturing environment is desirable
Elevated understanding of textile processes including twisting, winding, braiding, coating and dyeing, and able to communicate with suppliers as it relates to quality issues and process improvements.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently, but also works effectively with internal and external customers under general direction and supervision
Ability to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation.
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Demonstrates an elevated level of attention to detail and accuracy.
High level of planning and organization skills, and the proven ability to meet deadlines are required
Strong proficiency in administrative procedures and computer systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel, Power Point, Documentum, SAP, and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.
Strong analytical and comprehension skills, with the ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Nice To Haves

Medical device manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Experience in Lean manufacturing environment is desirable
Strong proficiency in administrative procedures and computer systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel, Power Point, Documentum, SAP, and Microsoft Outlook is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate a variety of hand tools and light duty textile machines to manufacture products specified on work order using engineering prints, standard work instructions and inspection procedures
Identify in-process defects and troubleshoot related equipment to ensure quality of material produced, while ensuring proper adherence to GMP and GDP during the manufacturing process.
Handle and measure appropriate chemical quantities using graduated cylinders and digital scales, track usage for accurate inventory issuance
Optimize machine run times and drive execution and efficiency through proper time-management techniques and accurate product setups within the manufacturing factory
Follow company Quality System Requirements to ensure Quality is at the forefront of the manufacturing of sutures for patient use
Function as primary point of contact for the braiding department in absence of braiding manufacturing supervisor
Assist with the training, mentoring, onboarding, and certification of new textile technicians
Promote a culture of safety and attention to detail, encouraging employees use correct PPE for tasks and follow all applicable cleanroom WI
Apply continuous improvement principles to the manufacturing process and proactively identify potential issues, and work with stakeholders to implement fixes and eliminate process errors
Foster a cohesive culture of teamwork and respect by encouraging employee engagement and feedback
Promote an atmosphere of consistent audit readiness by driving accountability and process adherence within textile manufacturing
Consistently interface with support groups such as engineering, quality, planning, maintenance, facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure timely flow of production relevant information.
Perform material reconciliation, paperwork review and assist with pulling of data for investigations or downstream customer requests.
Work inside a controlled clean room environment for material finishing, including wearing clean room attire in accordance with ISO Class 7 controlled environment requirements
Ensure that all Arthrex policies and procedures are being followed within the area of responsibility.