Plant Mgt. - Supervisor, Production (2Nd Shift)

At Viant, we produce medical devices that save and enhance lives!

The Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) provides f ront-line leadership and direction, performance measurement and problem solving to the specific areas within the facility. The Supervisor will also coordinate activities of production team members including product line(s) or production shift of significant size and volumes to ensure that production requirements, performance goals, and improvement objectives are achieved.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Identifies, arranges and/or provides training to ensure a safe, efficient, quality work environment with focus on continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles.
• Supervises associates in a manner fosters a safe work environment and self-directed team approach.
• Create & monitors the alignment of product or line(s) with master production schedule and material planning to meet production goals. Create & monitors departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provides regular progress reports.
• Remains flexible to the needs of the business and performs other functions as required.
• Work with Engineers on the analysis of production and related processes and makes recommendations on improvements and organization of process improvement activity through the application of Six-Sigma & Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Provides leadership to associates in all areas including: hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• Promotes an atmosphere of diversity, inclusion, open communication and trust, affording opportunities for training and growth.
• Ensures work orders are closed in Oracle and data is accurate.
• Provides direction in the resolution of technical and production-related problems to assure completion of weekly schedules that meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations.
• Facilitates communication, coordination and conflict resolution within and among work groups.
• Provides continuous communication ant management on production, facility and associate accomplishments and/or concerns.
• Adheres to Viant Values, including safety, quality requirements, policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Job Experience:

• 3- 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Experience in the Medical Device industry highly desirable
• Strong communication skill, MS Office experience
• HS Diploma required; Bachelor Degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership capability, change agent and leader to drive project success individually

and through direct and indirect reports

• Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution
• Strong communication skills, MS Office experience
• Demonstrated experience teaching and coaching the application of continuous improvement and analytical skills
• Exhibits a high level of energy and possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and manage various aspects of the operation for a safe environment and profitable growth
• Excellent written, oral, presentations and facilitation skills

Physical Requirements

• O ccasional lifting up to 25 pounds may be required
• Production floor long periods of sitting, standing

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn. Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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