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A Day in the Life

As the Sr Technical Supervisor on 1st Shift you will lead, supervise and direct manufacturing efforts. You will train, develop and motivate the workforce toward continuous quality improvement, a positive and safe working environment, and cost-effective operations.

In this People Management Functional Career Stream, You will lead: Technicians, Assemblers and Operators in daily Manufacturing Operations.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible to streamline the production cycle of manufacturing process.

• Responsible to minimize process waste, remove bottlenecks, and minimize cycle times.

• Aim to increasing product flow and lowering costs.

• Plan, propose, and execute value stream mapping and team-based continuous improvement events to execute process improvements.

• Evaluates continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.

• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

• Develop schedules and workforce requirements for assigned areas.

• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.

• Improve schedule linearity, reduce cycle times and inventory, reduce costs, and improve employee satisfaction.

• Participate in performing annual performance reviews, pay adjustments and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all direct report employees.

• Deliver performance coaching and discipline to direct reports.

• Monitor product quality, react to quality incidents and coordinate corrective actions, as necessary.

• Conduct regular and ongoing informational and improvement team meetings.

• Monitor compliance to safety rules, work expectations and housekeeping standards.

• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.

Required Knowledge and Experience: 

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

• Requires advanced knowledge of job area obtained through advanced education combined with experience.

• Requires a Bachelors degree and minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Nice to Have 

• Medical Device Manufacturing Experience.

• Excellent Leadership Skills - leading a workforce of ~100 Operators and Technicians on 1st Shift.

• CapEx Leadership experience.

• Extensive experience conducting Kaizen events and Gemba Walks.

• The incumbent should be technically competent and able to provide clear direction to Operators and Technicians.

• Previous Medtronic and/or Medical Device experience is helpful.

• DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification.

• Experience utilizing the following:  SAP, Agile documentation system, and Trackwise – CAPA system

• Shift scheduling and Kronos experience is helpful.

• Experience with interviewing, hiring and training Operators and Technicians.

• Manufacturing Management experience within a controlled and regulated industry.

• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide variety of people.

• Good writing and documentation skills.

• Good organizational and verbal communication skills.

• Personal computer skills in a variety of software programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, inventory management system, and manufacturing execution systems that support the manufacturing environment

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to