Third Shift Supervisor

Powerwell, a division of Quantam is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent.

SUMMARY:

Our client is a world-renowned contract manufacturer of fine surgical components, cutting tools and accessories. As a surgical cutting tool manufacturer, they pride themselves in their technical versatility and ability to assist customers. They understand the fundamental requirement of superior performance from a surgical instrument and their team takes extreme pride in building quality products which provide a competitive edge for customers. They are currently hiring for a Shift Supervisor in Angola, Indiana.

LOCATION/SHIFT:

• Angola, IN
• Third (10PM-6AM) Sunday – Thursday

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide supervision and management in all areas of production during assigned shifts.
• Responsible for employee safety (6 reports).
• Ensure product quality and production output for all employees.
• Set high standards, provide strong leadership and coaching to direct reports.
• Promote a team-based environment, positive atmosphere, open door policy and harassment-free environment.
• Ensure personnel are qualified prior to allowing them to perform operations.
• Delegate appropriate personnel, ensuring decisions are made at the appropriate level.
• Support plant goals and objectives.
• Initiate cost reduction programs through effective problem solving and process improvement efforts.
• Safety advocate, promoting and enforcing safety standards.
• Perform annual employee reviews and make personnel recommendations.
• Ensure the quality of PE products meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Attend routine meetings to discuss quality system and production related issues.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and FDA regulations.
• Support Material Review Board as needed.
• Coordinate emergency response activities on assigned shift.
• Handle discipline issues as needed and communicate issues to Group Lead and Human Resources.
• Train employees as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Two-year degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Able to effectively supervise and manage people.
• Strong background in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Medical Manufacturing background or related industry.
• Previous experience working 3rd shift.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Must understand the proper use and the limitations of standard inspection measuring and test equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have vision correctable to 20/20.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Basic computer skills.