Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

At Viant, we partner and innovate with our customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices in the world.

The Production Supervisor offers essential leadership and guidance at the operational level, overseeing performance assessment and addressing challenges within designated areas of the facility.  Furthermore, the supervisor cultivates an environment characterized by inclusivity, transparent communication, and trust, thereby enhancing team development and employee engagement.  

Shift Available: 1st (Hours: 5:30AM - 2:30PM)

Main Responsabilities:

• Complies with Viant Values, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and adherence to policies and procedures. 
• Provides guidance with the resolution of technical and production issues to ensure that weekly schedules are completed in alignment with Company and Customer expectations. 
• Develops and oversees the synchronization of products or production lines with the master production schedule and material planning to achieve production objectives.
• Establishes and monitors departmental performance metrics, including visual controls, and provides regular updates on progress. 
• Ensure that work orders are accurately closed in Oracle and that data integrity is maintained. 
• Supervises team members in a manner that promotes a safe working environment and encourages a self-directed team approach. 
• Offers leadership to team members in various aspects, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, counseling, and implementing corrective actions. 
• Maintains ongoing communication regarding production, facility, and team member achievements and concerns. 
• Facilitates communication, coordination, and conflict resolution within and between work groups. 
• Fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, open communication, and trust, creating opportunities for training and professional development. 
• Remain adaptable to the business’ needs and undertake additional responsibilities as required. 
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
• Encourages an environment of inclusion, open communication, and trust to support team development and enhance associate engagement. 

Requirements:

Knowledge/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred

Job Experience:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in Manufacturing Environment

Physical Requirements

• Working on the production floor of either sitting, walking and standing
• Occasional lifting up to 25lbs 

Skills/Competencies:

• Experience in Medical/Pharma environments
• Ability to plan and manage various aspects of the operation for the safe environment and profitable growth
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
• Exhibits a high level of energy and possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience teaching and coaching the application of continuous improvement and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Excel competence
• Rapid Response experience preferred

Benefits: 

• New associates are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Career growth and opportunity for advancement

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $85K-$95K. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.”