Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Assists and executes daily production activities designed to ensure efficient production of quality products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally:

Essential Functions (ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES):

To include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Maintains operational objectives complementary to corporate policies and goals
• Performs supervisory role in the medical manufacturing process to established, documented procedures.  Directs production employees in their daily functions.
• Assists Quality Assurance in performing in-process inspection of materials and products during the medical manufacturing process to established, documented procedures.  Records results of inspections where necessary and reports any non-conformity to management.
• Assists Quality Assurance in performing various activities of inspection and compliance on a weekly and monthly basis.  Reviews data obtained during quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Works with management to solve problems identified during quality assurance activities.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Assists technical and administrative workers engaged in manufacturing, production, and quality assurance activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relative company quality assurance documents, instructions, and procedures.
• Plays an active role in operational and quality teams within the organization.
• Assists in training personnel.
• Assists in investigating operational and quality assurance issues, preparing hand written and type written reports.

Qualifications:

Experience

• two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in medical device manufacturing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

• Associates degree (A.A. or A.S) or equivalent experience.

General Skills/Competencies/Specialized Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance and Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meeting and appointments on time and prepared.
• Dependability:  Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibilities for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate management.
• Problem Solving:  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal:  Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication:  Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication:  Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Team Work:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics:  Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support:  Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability:  Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative:  Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation:  Generates suggestions for improving work; 
• Motivation:  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing:  Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism:  Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work performed; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; monitors work to ensure quality.
• Quantity:  Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly and efficiently.
• Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security protocols; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel

• Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision.