Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

At Viant, we partner and innovate with our customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices in the world. As Production Supervisor you will be responsible for overseeing all of the production related activities and the day-to-day operation. Provide leadership to all assigned personnel and ensure that all safety, quality and productivity goals are met. Track line efficiencies and quality as well as labor to ensure operation within budgeted guidelines. This position is responsible for effective execution of the job responsibilities noted below. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2.45 pm to 11.30 pm / Occasional weekend work might be required based on business needs.  Job Responsibilities: Ensure timely production by identifying and developing present and future capacities with respect to manpower and equipment to ensure product requirements are met in the most cost-efficient manner. Ensure production schedules are met by deploying the appropriate resources while managing labor costs to productivity standards. Provide leadership to all shifts to ensure fair and consistent application of processes and procedures are administered across all shifts. Ensure schedules meet production plans and are executed effectively and on time. Determine the best molding process and maintain an organized system, optimize processes and methods to ensure maximum and steady output, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Work toward the elimination of scrap by properly evaluating the causes and developing and maintaining a comprehensive process ensuring required quality standards are met and adhered to. Ensure all departmental associates are trained and informed of all quality requirements.  Develop and improve production processes, systems, and procedures to maintain and improve quality standards as well as minimize waste and inefficiencies. Responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility. Oversee finite production planning, facilitate production meetings and ensure work scheduled through the product control system is in alignment with the sales forecast. Coordinates production operations with engineering, shipping, scheduling and inventory management by reviewing reports and operations as required. Monitor line & equipment performance and implement PM & improvement programs. Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure plant procedures are followed and monitored for effectiveness Lead continuous improvement through the use of lean manufacturing tools. Work with internal and external customers to improve overall processes to increase product quality and productivity. Ensure customer satisfaction with product quality and by achieving on-time delivery performance objectives. Communicate regularly with plant personnel to maintain high level of morale. Identify equipment needs and implement effective preventive maintenance schedules. Other projects and tasks as assigned Job Requirements: Preferred degree or 2 years of equivalent work experience in manufacturing environments. Experience with an ERP system, IQMS preferred. Excellent computer skills. Intermediate - High Excel Skills  Must be comfortable in a fast paced, deadline-oriented business environment. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Environmental working conditions:  Associate must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company. 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. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and or operation or machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distance close to the eyes. Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)  Benefits:  Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire! Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays 401k Plan with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care Voluntary Legal Plan Pet Insurance Home Ownership Program It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to, or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.