Production Supervisor

Working Location: CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE 

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.

 

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

 

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View

 

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

Job Description

The Supervisor Production is responsible for supervising endoscope technicians and their work processes to achieve production repair plans quality and delivery targets and documentation of production activities while improving safety ergonomics and processes. This position will manage and train production technicians to meet safety quality production and cost goals.

Job Duties

• Provide leadership to customer product repair lines by directing technicians in prioritizing activities and achieving daily output goals. Monitor the flow of work through the repair line(s) and take necessary steps to resolve repair problems.
• Review the work environment; consult with Engineering Environmental Health and Safety and Quality about perceived problems and implement measures to assure safe working conditions.
• Assure the attainment of quality cost and production targets as measured by time schedules and work outputs.
• Identify training needs and assure repair staff is adequately trained in all areas of the repair process in order to support business plans and ensure employee development.
• Implement effective solutions to resolve employee performance issues.
• Deal swiftly with customer issues complaints by identifying the cause of the problem and resolving outstanding issues.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

 

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in years of related experience is required.

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a factory production environment is required.

 

Preferred:

 

• Proven application of LEAN and Six Sigma tools and methods.
• Able to work well in a close team environment.
• Experience with ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems for shopfloor control.
• Time management skills allowing for working on multiple projects at once.
• Well-developed skills in decision making and problem solving.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Must be able to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Strong mind for KPI (key performance indicator) improvement.

 

Why join Olympus?

Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
• Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
• Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

*US Only

**Limited locations

 

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $81,280.00 - $109,728.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. 

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

 

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Oly