Our colleagues client, based in Buffalo, N.Y., is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years. With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland, and Mexico, the company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups. The mission is to change the lives of patients, employees, and the communities in which they work.
Job Duties
- Schedules production and qualifications for their departments.
- Verifies that paperwork for jobs is filled out accurately and completely to meet scrutiny of our customers and the FDA.
- Designs the room schedule based on demand, constraints, etc.
- Reacts to changes regarding scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.).
- Responsible for changeover improvement plans and performance tracking.
- Monitors job processes.
- Manages people; consistent policy deployment (safety, absenteeism, interviewing, termination, operator discipline, systems).
- Responsible for the training of operators.
- Handles any quality and/or people issues.
- Accountable for business metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and cost).
- Constant communication with the team leads.
- Responsible for developing Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders.
- Hourly timekeeping approval.
- Supports lean initiatives and workshops on the plant floor.
- Conducts quality audits.
- Leads walkabout process for their area (visual boards maintained, task trackers, etc.).
- Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations, setting a positive example. Handles sensitive information and situations with discretion and professionalism. Strictly adheres to company policies and guidelines, promoting a culture of compliance and professionalism.
- Demonstrates the client's core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
Impact
- Monitors daily manufacturing processes for their department to ensure production of received orders.
- Communicates with Operations Manager to make necessary changes for production of product.
Safety Responsibilities
- Supervisors are responsible for making sure that all employees comply with safety rules and regulations. Supervisors have the authority to take corrective action as appropriate.
- Carrying out safety policy and procedures as directed by the department manager.
- Promoting and maintaining enthusiasm with respect to safety.
- Conducting thorough accident investigations and submitting them to appropriate personnel on a timely basis.
- Conducting periodic safety inspections of their areas.
- Assuring that employees are provided with and wear proper protective equipment.
- Participating in Job Hazard Analysis, by identifying and documenting any safety concerns.
- Participating in safety meetings and providing ideas to improve the safety function.
Skills/Technical Skills
- Communication and people skills.
- Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Black Belt preferred.
- Leadership.
- Experience with MRP systems.
- Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Applications, Lotus Notes, and E-mail.
- Ability to work any shift including 1st and 2nd shifts.
Knowledge
- Understands regulated type industries – FDA, FAA, ISO.
- Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies preferred.
- World-class manufacturing knowledge preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
- Engineering degree a plus.
Experience
- 3-5+ years prior experience managing people, planning, scheduling, working with lot controlled product and related paperwork (DHRs/Travelers), and implementing lean preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.