Location: Immokalee,FL, USA
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. We are a privately held company that strives to accomplish our corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™. We are committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact.Arthrex BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceCompany-Provided Life InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)Matching 401(k) Retirement PlanAnnual BonusWellness Incentive ProgramFree, Onsite Medical ClinicsFree LunchTuition Reimbursement ProgramTrip of a LifetimePaid Parental LeavePaid Time OffVolunteer PTOEmployee Assistance Provider (EAP)Please note, most benefits are for regular, full time employees.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. is actively searching for a Production Coordinator on 2nd shift at our Ave Maria, FL. The Production Coordinator will lead manufacturing teams to produce Quality Medical Instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a Safe and Effective manner to meet and exceed the customer's needs. A High School Diploma and 6 months of machine operating experience is required. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.
The 2nd shift hours are: 4:00 PM-12:30 AM
If hired for this position, you will be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the $2,000.00 during your first pay period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Follow our Quality System Requirements to ensure Quality is at the forefront in assembly of medical instruments for patient use. Training & enforcement of GMP practices, ensuring adequate line setups and clearances, employees use correct PPE for tasks, gowning procedures are adhered to, and correct documentation is followed.
• Lead and supports new hires and oversees output to ensure error free assembly.
• With the Supervisor, coordinates scheduling, training of Operators and testing to ensure comprehension. Provide explanation/reasons for techniques used and their cause.
• Ensure material always has traceability, checks materials (lot, PN and Qty) prior to production use.
• Sequencing of Work Orders through computerized MES (Manufacturing Execution System).
• Use of bar code scanners to capture labor tracking/costing and WO component consumption. Analytical and reasoning abilities to complete count reconciliations and WO troubleshooting during closure process.
• Timely address issues in work order/DHR documentation, reconciliation issues, as well as quality issues.
• Apply Continuous Improvement principles to the manufacturing process and proactively identify potential issues, and work with Engineering and Supervisors to implement fixes to ensure we assemble quality devices efficiently.
• Material reconciliation and paperwork review.
• PC to ensure on the job training (OJT) is performed and documented in a timely manner.
• Ensure machine set-ups, and form completion.
• Train employees on new products, product line layouts, work instructions, packaging instructions, procedures and assembly techniques gained via experience. Provide explanations / reasons for techniques used and their cause.
• With input from the Sr. Production Coordinators drive training, work order documentation control, line separation, and clearance for Suture Assembly Operators.
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of the Lead Development Program (LDP) within 1 year of starting the role
• 1 year of manufacturing experience related to technical and mechanical aspect of manufacturing including operation of packaging equipment and/or 1 year experience in a previous position of leadership required
• Sutures/Textiles experience preferred
• Experience in Lean manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with computerized manufacturing system is desirable (Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Train the Trainer program
• Sutures experience desired
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
• Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.
• Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation.
• Creative thinker and is able to suggest process improvements and problem solve.
• Ability to use inspection tools and measuring devices to assure quality of product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, quality personnel, and supervisors as it relates to ideas, questions, and concerns.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and computer systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel, Power Point, SAP, and Microsoft Outlook.
Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:
The technology and the frequency of the technology required to perform this job are as follows; the occasional operation of some textile equipment, winding, suture attaching machines, tipping & cutting, label printing, weigh scales, label dispenser machine, manual sealers, cleaning machine, and general test equipment.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, problem solve and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Language and Communication Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
Physical Demands:
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Vision Requirements:
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment:
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. Work is primarily performed in a cleanroom/controlled environment. A cleanroom is a controlled environment where products are manufactured, in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled to specified limits. These contaminants are generated by people, processes, facilities, and equipment and must be continually removed from the air. Strict rules and procedures are followed to prevent contamination of the product. The only way to control contamination is to control the total environment- air flow rates and direction, pressurization, temperature, humidity, specialized filtration and the sources of these particles all need to be tightly controlled. Temperature ranges from 69F-73F.
Arthrex Benefits
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.