Supervisor Lead - Pilot Manufacturing - SC

Requisition ID:            62800                          Title: Supervisor Lead - Pilot Manufacturing - SC Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Lead Manufacturing Supervisor for our Pendleton, SC campus.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

Main Objective:

To oversee the pilot manufacturing department, ensuring timely management of launch of new products and processes from initial production runs through readiness for manufacturing at scale.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Training teams to establish and manage a Pilot manufacturing area
• Identify knowledgeable and adaptable staff members to contribute to launch and iterative improvement of new processes and products
• Monitor and report on performance of product launches, including risks and readiness for full-scale launch in production
• Partner with OpEx teams to optimize processes and layouts prior to full-scale launch
• Provides detailed daily communication to managers and fellow supervisors via channels such as email, workfront, sharepoint, etc
• Sets overall operational direction and performance for area of responsibility for all shifts
• Leads performance appraisal process for area of responsibility
• Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs for area of responsibility
• Monitors production plan by consistently meeting daily production schedules and reports status
• Provides proper and timely training of staff
• Recognizes and addresses process problems regularly; works with engineering to implement sustainable solutions
• Ensures proper communication between shifts and crews covering production status, backorders, quality, safety and other production issues
• Reviews, counsels, evaluates, disciplines, hires and discharges employees with the assistance of HR
• Ensures compliance by all employees to policies and procedures 
• Stays current with ISO/FDA and internal quality assurance policies

 

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred) or an Associate’s Degree with related experience.  Non-degreed candidates with direct experience in a FDA regulated industry will be considered
• 5 years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a medical device or textile manufacturing environment
• 3 years of supervisory experience required, five or more preferred
• Experience with computerized manufacturing system is preferred (Oracle, SAP, etc.)

 

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• The ability to prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and work under time constraints
• Requires computer knowledge of Windows
• Able to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, using spoken and written English
• Must have leadership skills and be able to effectively supervise and motivate team members
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and / or schedule form

 

 

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