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Production Supervisor

AT Enovis
Enovis

Production Supervisor

Houston, TX

Job Description:

At Enovis™ we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence - with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that's how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that's how we create better together.

Job Title: Manufacturing/Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Reports To: Sr. Manager Manufacturing Operations, Foot & Ankle

Location: Houston (onsite)

Business Unit Description: Foot & Ankle

Role Summary:

The Foot & Ankle division is a growing and dynamic team that is looking for someone who is ready to build and lead our night shift manufacturing team. The successful candidate will train personnel and troubleshoot issues that occur in the Manufacturing area. This includes but is not limited to maintaining, servicing, and operating all machine shop equipment; ensuring that safety is maintained; training and developing other manufacturing employees; and interfacing with Engineering and other stakeholders regarding manufacturing needs in order to ensure the most cost-effective manufacture of quality products. The Night Shift Supervisor has the authority to make decisions regarding issues related to Manufacturing.

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This is a clean shop with air-conditioned environment. Join a great team which is doing exciting work in the orthopedic space. (Monday through Friday; 3pm-11:30pm)

Key Responsibilities:

The following are the primary duties and responsibilities of this role. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the business need.

  • Evaluate, schedule, assign and manage work order requests within the assigned area
  • Manage the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure product quality meets or exceeds planned goals
  • Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specification, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)
  • Sets up mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements
  • Able to set up all three machine types
  • Serve as subject matter and technical expert for team with regards to issues on the shop floor
  • Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to SOP's
  • Monitoring inventory levels by checking stock to determine amount available; anticipating needed stock, notifying manager of need for stock orders, and verifying stock once received
  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required
  • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specification, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and coordinate measuring machine (CMM)
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, using measuring instruments, such as micrometers, height gages, and gage blocks
  • May install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance
  • May confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or quality staff to resolve machining, assembly, or other potential problems
  • Participate in quality control/ assurance related activities
  • Perform equipment maintenance activities as required
  • Create set-up sheets for machinists to follow during the manufacturing process
  • Determine sequence of operations in a program
  • Write CNC programs and modify existed programs for increased efficiency
  • Monitor CNC programs to make sure that they meet all blueprint requirements
  • Provide training to machinists for all applicable programs and processes
  • Check completed programs by running the process on the machine
  • Participate in manufacturing activities that relate to product development
  • Set-up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot CNC machines and code as required
  • Analyze production and quality control to detect, correct, and prevent problems
  • Participate in performance improvement activities, utilizes resources efficiently and effectively takes responsibility for own learning needs

Minimum Basic Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience leading a manufacturing team
  • Previous manufacturing work in medical devices or a related field including 5 years' experience with CNC Swiss machines
  • Familiar with 5-7 axis CNC Mills and Lathes
  • Familiar with Solidworks and ESPRIT software
  • Ability to read and understand G-code and perform program edits
  • Must have good understanding of GD&T
  • Ability to articulate clearly; professional oral and written communication skills
  • Must be proficient in general computer programs such as Microsoft Office, and CAD software
  • Strong planning, technical, and problem-solving skills
  • Must have solid mathematical skills
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints

Preferences

  • CNC programming skills
  • Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience on a Swiss machine

Work environment | Physical Demands

  • Climate controlled workspace
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Frequent to constant use of their hands and fingers, to handle or feel, and to manipulate in a variety of different body positions or postures
  • Frequent to constant holding, grabbing, grasping, pinching, turning or otherwise working with hands and fingers ranging from dexterous to forceful in nature
  • Frequent to constant lifting or exertion of force of up to 35 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • The employee is constantly or frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, frequently to climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to judge dimensions and spatial relationships
  • Periodic weekend or evening work

"Creating better together". It's the Enovis purpose, and it's what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better - for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders - begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

Watch this short on creating the next generation of better together at Enovis:

Better is... | Enovis

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Spending and Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
  • Income Protection Plans
  • Discounted Insurance Rates
  • Legal Services

ABOUT ENOVIS

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. Visit www.enovis.com to learn more.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees' beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.

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ABOUT ENOVIS™

Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: Enovis-R0027542
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns