Production Coordinator - 2nd Shift

Location:                                                        Ave Maria, FL           ER Bonus:     $1,500

 

 

 

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 second 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 shift is 4:00 PM- 12:30 AM Monday-Friday

 

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 has traceability at all times, 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 det