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Vantedge Medical · 1 month ago

Production Supervisor (Night Shift)

Wheeling,IL,US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $101K/yr

5+ years exp

Vantedge Medical is a leading provider of metals-based med-tech solutions, specializing in manufacturing for various medical markets. The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing manufacturing employees to meet production expectations while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

ManufacturingMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

Able to comprehend production processes for maintaining required efficiency, quality, delivery, WIP (work in process), and labor in a favorable manner

Communicates and coordinates daily with the Production Manager, Scheduling Team, Maintenance Manager, Engineering team, Quality Control Supervisor and Tool Room & Material supervisor

Supports implementation and continuation of process improvements

Identifies opportunities for improvement within the manufacturing area(s)

Monitors equipment, employees, and targets to ensure exceptional quality production while minimizing downtime

Evaluates daily production metrics and escalates areas that need further attention

Collaborates with Quality Control employees to ensure consistency among departments

Provides direct, consistent, and frequent intervention on complex processes when needed

Addresses issues and concerns on site with employees in a professional manner and reports to the Production Manager and/or HR as needed

Completes additional miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Production Manager

Enforces company policies and procedures to assure a safe and compliant environment is maintained

Coaches, mentors, and assures training is provided as needed to ensure employees are set for success

Evaluates employee performance via performance management system to include establishment and review of goal setting per management guidance

Generates work schedules for responsible area(s) and makes adjustments as needed to ensure business needs are satisfied

Communicates company level, departmental level, and individual level information via appropriate method(s) in a professional manner

Able to resolve conflict on lowest level possible, escalating to leadership when necessary in a timely manner

Escalates production issues with urgency to the appropriate department

Ability to work weekends when necessary. Flexible work schedule to include possible weekend / second shift on adhoc basis

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingCNC machiningLeadership skillsKPI understandingMicrosoft OfficeMulti-taskingProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

Must be flexible to work on all shifts (Day, Swing, and Weekend) as needed

High school Diploma or GED equivalent

5-10 years in a similar manufacturing/production environment such as Medical devices, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Precision Instrument Manufacturing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understand KPI's such as Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery, and provide actions to improve/recover as necessary

Knowledge of Lean principles, able to support 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to multi-task

Ability to handle complex problem solving

Demonstrable leadership skills and experience

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office software and ERP systems