JOB PURPOSE
Directs and coordinates daily activities and development of production personnel engaged in the manufacturing and secondary operations of Nitinol Tubing, sheet and/or components.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Responsible for directly managing and developing departmental Team Leads as well as directly or indirectly leading a shift of greater than 20 personnel engaged in the manufacturing of Nitinol Products.
• Planning and coordination of production activites to obtain optimum utilization of human resources, direct materials, and equipment.
• Advises Management of new developments that may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Schedules all labor within their assigned department which includes overtime, vacations, leave of absences, and training to ensure the timely completion.
• Weekly approvals of time records for department.
QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE
(TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCY)
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High school diploma or equivelant.
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4-6 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferrably servicing the Medical Device Industry with a minimum of 2 years supervising a team.
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Working knowledge in progressive management technologies such as Lean Manufacturing, JIT, MRP, and ERP.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, …)
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Ensure both self and team adheres to business/JM EHS standards at all times, and that production does not override EHS requirements.
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Good communication skills required to exchange information with shift operators, operational management and peers in associated processes. Strong communication skills at all levels and across all disciplines including strong customer focus and good customer relations.