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Production Supervisor

AuST Manufacturing
West Valley, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Manufacturing Supervisor

Position Summary

Successfully develop and manage the production team, ensuring the efficient use of resources—including personnel, equipment, and facilities—to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives. This role prioritizes production schedules based on labor availability, equipment efficiency, and material supply, ensuring operational excellence. The Supervisor will select, develop, and evaluate personnel to build a highly skilled and motivated team while maintaining strict compliance with the company’s Quality System requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

  • Optimize production schedules based on labor availability, equipment efficiency, and material supply to maximize throughput.
  • Ensure on-time delivery and 100% customer satisfaction through hands-on supervision of daily operations.
  • Lead workflow scheduling, productivity monitoring, and troubleshooting of production processes.

Team Leadership & Employee Development

  • Select, train, develop, and evaluate personnel to build a strong high-performance team.
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to drive employee growth and operational success.
  • Manage staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions while fostering an engaging and accountable work environment.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

  • Lead and enforce continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Implement best manufacturing practices (e.g., visual management, waste elimination, and 5S methodologies).
  • Develop and maintain production metrics (KPIs) for quality, delivery, and safety, utilizing data to drive efficiency improvements.

Compliance & Safety Management

  • Establish and maintain production processes in compliance with company Quality System requirements (ISO, GMP, FDA, etc.).
  • Promote and enforce OSHA and workplace safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Communicate and ensure adherence to all company policies and safety regulations.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Materials, Sourcing, and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve production challenges efficiently.
  • Support engineering and maintenance teams in troubleshooting and optimizing equipment performance.
  • Evaluate, purchase, and maintain required equipment in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering.

Training & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • Develop and maintain SOPs for production personnel to ensure process consistency and compliance.
  • Manage employee training programs to enhance competency and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Required: High School diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Required: 5 years of medical device manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
  • Preferred: 10 years of related manufacturing experience, with 5–7 years in a leadership/mentor role.

Technical & Leadership Skills:

  • Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (3–5 years preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing workflows, process optimization, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and Continuous Improvement strategies.
  • Ability to problem-solve, drive continuous improvement, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Physical & Work Requirements

Physical Demands:

  • Light work, occasional medium work.
  • Motion & Sensory Requirements: Standing, walking, pushing, stooping, reaching, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion, and fine motor skills.
  • Visual Requirements: Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

  • Clean-room and controlled environments with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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