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Integra LifeSciences

Regenerative medicine, surgical devices provider

Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeProspect, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • An associate degree or higher from a technical institute, journeyman training, or other technical training and certifications is preferred.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills are required to interface with production and supervisory personnel.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a continuous improvement environment.
  • Knowledge of materials requirements planning paperwork, including bills of materials, pick lists, and routers, is required.
  • Knowledge of labor and materials tracking is required.
  • Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration requirements, ISO standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices is required.
  • Seven or more years of supervisory experience in a labor-intensive manufacturing work environment is required; experience in the medical products field is preferred.
  • The candidate must be able to travel independently by car or airplane to domestic and international locations as needed.
  • The position requires repeatedly sitting, listening, speaking, typing, and moving throughout the facility; handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently; and using eye, hand, and finger coordination to operate office machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead first-shift manufacturing operations for a CNC machining company producing medical devices, overseeing day-to-day manufacturing and assembly in accordance with employee safety, production schedules, engineering specifications, quality standards, expense budgets, Food and Drug Administration requirements, ISO standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Lead the team in continuous improvement.
  • Manage performance and development of direct reports, including written performance appraisals.
  • Administer company policies and procedures in the Manufacturing Department.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO standards, safety policies, and housekeeping requirements.
  • Provide initial and ongoing training to new employees and subordinates to ensure quality of work and regulatory compliance.
  • Promote teamwork and assist in developing and maintaining departmental budgets.
  • Promote employee safety, follow safety procedures and policies, and ensure the supervised team does the same.
  • Maintain adequate staff support for production requirements, including hiring to approved headcount, onboarding, and coordinating training for new employees.
  • Delegate functions to Group Leaders to accomplish departmental goals and objectives, using leads to execute and manage daily priorities.
  • Ensure production plans are accomplished for the week and schedules are met, escalating delays or obstacles to plant management.
  • Manage ongoing cost-reduction and continuous-improvement programs for the manufacturing process.
  • Conduct regular employee reviews and two-way discussions to provide coaching and recognize accomplishments, including written midyear and annual reviews.
  • Handle disciplinary matters, attendance, and individual employee matters for direct reports.
  • Maximize use of space, parts, tools, and people.
  • Ensure products conform to quality standards by initiating corrective action to prevent nonconformance, identifying and recording quality problems, initiating and recommending solutions, verifying solutions, and controlling further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until deficiencies are corrected.
  • Participate in committees and teams as necessary.
  • Interact with Quality Assurance on product quality and Good Manufacturing Practices issues.
  • Work with Materials and Purchasing to meet departmental supply and equipment needs.
  • Work with Operations Engineering on product changes, improvements, and new product introductions.
  • Work with Customer Service and Production Planning to meet production schedules and customer demand.
  • Work with Personnel on company policies and procedures.
  • Work closely with the Production Manager to achieve departmental goals.
  • Manage opening and closing the facility for first-shift staff and coordinate with leads to do the same.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

About the Company

Integra LifeSciences

Regenerative medicine, surgical devices provider

Integra LifeSciences develops regenerative medicine and medical devices to help tissue repair. Its core products include tissue regeneration scaffolds that are implanted on wounds to provide a temporary matrix for cells to grow, guiding the body’s tissue to replace damaged skin and other tissues, and then integrate into healing. The company differentiates itself through a diversified portfolio that includes neurosurgical devices, wound care products, and specialized surgical instruments obtained through acquisitions, spanning multiple surgical domains. Its goal is to broaden access to regenerative technology and raise standards of care in surgery and tissue repair.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Plainsboro Township, NJ
Founded
1989

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