Operations Shift Manager

General Summary:

This position contributes to the success of manufacturing operations by leading the production team to meet customer expectations for on-time delivery and product quality while achieving standards related to on-time, efficiencies and quality.  In so doing, this person must be a hands-on leader and liaison with other functional areas within the company.  A leader in continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee the entire production team including direct reports of Shift Supervisors
• Responsible for delegating work duties to staff to attain objectives
• Embrace a cross-functional, collaborative, diverse and a customer committed culture, working closely with leaders of other departments
• Embraces and promotes supervisors to achieve performance standards, safety, line efficiency, quality
• Develop direct reports to maximize potential
• Track and monitor direct reports’ performance including performance reviews
• Responsible for overall cost target and track KPIs to achieve production targets and company goals
• Work with other functional areas to oversee facility equipment efficiency and to minimize downtime
• Comply with all quality, environmental, health & safety regulations, and company policies and procedures
• Lead and promote lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with other functional areas in investigating nonconformances and CAPA
• facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports to Operations Manager 
• Must backfill for direct reports
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience & education requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in medical device
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience with strategic planning
• Ability to read blueprint/specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Work, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate math skills with metric conversions
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, cGMP, and inventory system
• Physical requirement: Lifting and moving up to 50lbs.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Paid time off, and 401K