Full-Time

Operations Supervisor

Machine

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Global orthopedic device design-to-manufacturing outsourcing

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Holt, MI, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
Six Sigma

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role is required.
  • Manufacturing experience is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States and must provide proof of work eligibility through E-Verify.
  • Candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening based on position requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop team members through talent selection, management, development, and performance practices.
  • Provide direction to employees engaged in shop-floor processes and operations, including reviewing production schedules, assigning work, coordinating setups, and ensuring material availability.
  • Supervise work activities and resource planning for manufacturing products according to cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
  • Manage labor and resource requirements, including materials, headcount, overtime, equipment, and maintenance needs.
  • Recommend improvements to production methods, worker performance, product quality, and delivery.
  • Apply continuous improvement concepts and the A3 process to improve plant efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate and monitor workflow through cells and departments to ensure task times are met.
  • Report department metrics and lead daily Gemba walks and lean daily management.
  • Establish and adjust work priorities to meet production schedules.
  • Develop and implement procedures and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Manage employee performance, recognize high performers, address underperformance, deliver performance evaluations and development plans, and participate in talent selection, hiring, and termination decisions.
  • Identify team knowledge and skill gaps and implement action plans to address them.
  • Consult with Team Leads and Managers regarding policies, procedures, specifications, and customer and quality requirements.
  • Enforce the 6S policy and maintain facility cleanliness.
  • Manage safety non-compliance and ensure safe operation of processes and equipment.
  • Ensure team members follow standard operating procedures and standard work.
  • Conduct production communications and Team Lead meetings.
  • Participate in complex problem solving and determine appropriate actions, including Kaizen activities.
  • Plan and oversee equipment maintenance and repairs, including preventive and predictive maintenance, and track machine breakdown causes.
  • Oversee training for new employees on standard work instructions, policies, and procedures, and validate training effectiveness.
  • Lead activities to eliminate scrap and improve product quality through problem solving and investigation.
  • Achieve productivity targets and pursue continuous improvement.
  • Oversee operations in a large or complex area.
  • Support quality and compliance by maintaining Quality Management System documentation and supporting plans for quality, safety, compliance, Six Sigma quality, on-time delivery, and financial objectives.
  • Ensure employees have the knowledge and skills to perform duties independently, including documenting and evaluating training effectiveness.
  • Maintain the work area, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Machining experience is preferred.
  • Experience in an FDA-regulated environment is preferred.
  • Leadership certification is preferred.
  • Trade school certification is preferred.
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

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Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides medical device outsourcing services worldwide, covering the full product lifecycle from design to finished goods manufacturing for orthopedic and other medical devices. It offers design, quality systems, regulatory affairs, implant and instrument manufacturing, and sterile/non-sterile packaging for applications such as joint reconstruction, spine, trauma, sports medicine, and dental. The company uses technologies including advanced machining, forging and investment casting, complex instrument manufacture, cutting instruments, plastics technology and bone ingrowth coatings to produce implants and instruments. Its global footprint with 1,500+ employees, end-to-end capabilities, regulatory and quality expertise, and strong customer service set it apart; the goal is to bring high-quality medical devices to market with speed and precision.

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Headquarters

Mason, Michigan

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 closing gave Tecomet broader capacity, boosting OEM cross-sell and supply resilience.
  • Scott Shankle’s quality and regulatory leadership supports tighter compliance during integration.
  • Private-equity owners Charlesbank and Nordic can fund automation and capacity expansion quickly.

What critics are saying

  • Integration across 24 sites threatens quality escapes, delays, and customer defections through 2027.
  • Orchid cut 138 jobs in 2023-2025; additional consolidation risks further morale damage.
  • Strickland v. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions and prior union conflict signal costly labor friction.

What makes Orchid Orthopedic Solutions unique

  • May 14, 2026 merger created Tecomet’s 24-site MedTech and aerospace platform.
  • Orchid’s orthopedics expertise spans implants, instruments, and additive manufacturing across joint reconstruction.
  • Andreas Weller leads the combined company, preserving Orchid’s manufacturing discipline under Tecomet.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Comprehensive benefit package

Company News

GlobeNewswire
May 14th, 2026
Tecomet and Orchid merge to create global MedTech and aerospace manufacturing platform

Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions have completed their merger, creating a global manufacturing platform serving MedTech and aerospace and defence customers. The combined company will operate under the Tecomet name, with Andreas Weller serving as CEO. The merged entity operates 24 manufacturing locations across multiple countries, offering capabilities including precision machining, additive manufacturing, forging, casting and advanced finishing. The combination aims to provide customers with more comprehensive manufacturing services, expanded design capabilities and a more resilient global supply base. Integration will be phased to minimise disruption whilst maintaining focus on safety, quality, regulatory compliance and on-time delivery. The company plans to invest in advanced manufacturing, automation and operational excellence to support long-term customer growth and innovation.

ODT Magazine
Jul 18th, 2023
Orchid welcomes Scott Shankle as Chief quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer

Orchid welcomes Scott Shankle as Chief quality, Regulatory and EH&S Officer.