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

• Facilitates communication, coordination and conflict resolution within and among work groups.
• Adheres to Viant Values, including safety, quality requirements, policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Remains flexible to the needs of the business and performs other functions as required.
• Provides leadership to associates in all areas including: hiring, performance management, coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• 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.
• Provides continuous communication ant management on production, facility and associate accomplishments and/or concerns.
• Identifies, arranges and/or provides training to ensure a safe, efficient, quality work environment with focus on continuous improvement through lean manufacturing principles.
• 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.
• Supervises associates in a manner fosters a safe work environment and self-directed team approach.
• 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.

Position Requirements

Job Experience:

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

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

Physical Requirements

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

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