What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Supervisor I position at Argen Corporation?
The Manufacturing Supervisor I supervises operations and production of medical devices to ensure the safe, timely, and quality completion of all production work by effectively utilizing people, equipment and materials to meet company standards.
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 8515 Miralani Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
The day-to-day:
- Ensures that employees follow department work instructions and adhere to customer and industry standards for dental product.
- Supervises employee activities including evaluation and overall performance management, training and development, initiating or suggesting plans to motivate workers to achieve goals, and effective communication with associates.
- Understands and drives manufacturing philosophy of Safety (number 1), Quality and Delivery.
- Understands the product manufacturing process from initial steps through final inspection.
- Assures company assets (equipment and material) are used and maintained appropriately and employees promptly report Non-Conforming material (NCR) and/or equipment issues.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and goals.
- Makes recommendations to management to improve production methods, equipment performance, overall work quality, working conditions, and use of equipment.
- Coordinates time and production records and ensures that job assignments are clearly communicated to employees in the department.
- Coordinates maintenance activities with department requirements and schedules.
- Assists employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment and alerts maintenance and management of problems with equipment.
- Assures the accurate and timely reporting of various records which may including time sheets, production reports, rework reports, check sheets, employee job transfers, etc.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other departments in establishing and carrying out responsibilities.
- Maintains safe working conditions in assigned area by continually working on safety awareness with associates and enforcing safety regulations.
- Develops high performing work teams and appropriate performance monitoring systems.
- Motivates and coaches employees by assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
- Delegates tasks and manages progress to ensure successful completion of department objectives.
- Creates and reinforces a culture of teamwork and actively resolves conflicts within the team.
- Manages proactively by holding regular 1on1s and team meetings to ensure open lines of communication and professional development for direct reports.
What does it take to be successful:
- High School (HS) diploma required or equivalent.
- CDT (Certified Dental Technician) credentials or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
- One plus years of supervisory experience in a high-volume, low automation assembly or light manufacturing environment.
- One plus years of people management experience preferably supervising teams of 10 employees.
- Experience leading people through coaching, utilizing the employee performance tool, hiring and onboarding.
- Motivates and coaches employees by assessing employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities.
- Delegates tasks and manages progress to ensure successful completion of department objectives.
- Manufacturing certification or related training preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience with an ERP computer program is a plus.
Our Awesome Benefits!
- Medical, dental and vision Plans
- 401k with Employer Match
- PTO
- Employee Events
- Wellness Programs
- Discounts for home, travel, entertainment and relaxation!
About Us
At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. We are 500 team members strong. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with diverse product offerings. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.
