Job Description Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for achieving safety, quality, deliver, inventory, and productivity (SQDIP) goals. Ensures personnel operate assembly equipment and in-process instrumentation to manufacture medical devices in
accordance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policy and safety regulations. In
addition, this position is responsible for direct supervision, leadership, training, measuring and monitoring of
processes and personnel, and scheduling of all production.
Job Description
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Summary/Purpose of Position
The Production Supervisor is responsible for achieving safety, quality, and operational goals by coordinating the workflow, ensuring procedures are followed, and monitoring the cleanliness of the production areas. Ensures personnel operate assembly equipment and in-process instrumentation to manufacture medical devices in accordance to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), company policy and safety laws. In addition, this position is responsible for direct supervision, leadership, training, measuring and monitoring of processes and personnel, and scheduling of all production personnel, including conducting performance evaluations and making staffing recommendations and selections.
Essential Duties and Position Responsibilities
- Monitor production to ensure work environment is clean and safe, actively corrects if unsafe operations are identified.
- Manage the work direction and performance of production employees, including, sensible goals for each operator on a day-to-day basis
- Manage equipment and personnel performance to meet customer demand, adjusting shifts and resources as needed.
- Recruit, mentor and write/communicate performance appraisals of manufacturing operations staff and partner with Human Resources / Plant Manager on any personnel issues that may arise.
- Provide timely and effective feedback to personnel based on individual quality and productivity performance among other competencies.
- Ability and experience in handling conflict.
- Evaluate processes and implement continuous improvement in all areas (cost, throughput, etc.).
- Follow established manufacturing procedures, inventory control procedures and Quality System Regulations and supervise day to day compliance of department personnel.
- Support an environment of open communication and employee development.
- Lead and track employee training and supervise departmental compliance with all applicable procedures and regulations.
- Conduct daily SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Efficiency) meetings to effectively communicate goals and production performance.
- Works closely with peers and multi-functional groups to optimize efficiency, consistency to regulations and procedures.
- Assist in production when needed.
- Thorough understanding of industry regulations including cGMP, FDA/QSR, and ISO environment for Class III Med devices or equivalent
- May also perform and document process non-conformance investigations, identify root cause, and participate in corrective and preventative action efforts
- Support in activities such as non-conforming product and complaint investigations, design of experiments, process capability studies, and process validations (IQ, OQ, and PQ).
- Author or revise procedures as needed based on non-conformance material investigation or continuous improvement projects (CIP) in accordance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Represent department compliance in FDA, internal, corporate, and ISO audits.
- Support strategic plant objectives, when needed
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a medical device manufacturing environment or related industry
- Ability to work flexible hours between 6:00am - 6:00pm
- Mechanical proficiency and experience operating CNC machinery
- Green Belt Certification or related continues improvement training/cert.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: must be able to manage conflict and drive the team towards performing to system-standards
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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Primary Work Location
USA MA - Woburn
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