Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Boston Scientific · Carlsbad, CA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Boston Scientific (medical devices) in Carlsbad, CA. Train, mentor and develop manufacturing team members on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, technical processes and product knowledge.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, CAPA, ISO 13485
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in California: typical posted base $85k–$106k.
Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 64 production supervisor openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 76 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$100k, from 29 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 75%
- ✓ Lean 56%
- ✓ Root cause 23%
- EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, CAPA, ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Boston Scientific in Carlsbad
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Full description from Boston ScientificAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the role
Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.
At Boston Scientific, we are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily operations for the assembly, testing and production of laser-based console systems classified as Class II medical devices.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership, oversee manufacturing performance and foster a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820, while delivering high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory standards.
This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated manufacturing team, drive operational excellence and contribute to innovative medical technologies that improve patients' lives.
qualifications
- ✓Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- ✓Minimum of 4 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably within the medical device industry.
- ✓Experience in a direct supervisory or team leadership role.
- ✓Working knowledge of laser system assembly, optics handling or electromechanical integration.
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and applicable GMP requirements.
- ✓Strong problem-solving, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and resolve manufacturing challenges.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Experience implementing laser safety protocols and working with Class 3B or Class 4 laser systems.
- ✓Experience supporting design transfer, new product introduction (NPI) or manufacturing scale-up activities.
- ✓Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and digital work instructions.
- ✓Lean Six Sigma certification or training in continuous improvement methodologies.
- ✓Working conditions:
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that requires prolonged standing, walking and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Ability to follow cleanroom or controlled-environment protocols, as applicable.
- ✓Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and laser safety equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.
Minimum Salary: $ 75100
Maximum Salary: $ 142600
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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance
At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.
Work model, sponsorship, relocation
At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows an on-site work model, requiring employees to work at our Carlsbad, California, facility four to five days per week.
Your
will include
- •Supervise daily manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, assembly, testing and packaging of laser-based medical console systems.
- •Provide technical guidance, coaching and operational support to manufacturing technicians and assemblers to achieve production and quality objectives.
- •Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including throughput, yield, efficiency and scrap, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing performance.
- •Ensure compliance with applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and established quality management system requirements.
- •Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain teams to resolve nonconformances, implement process improvements and support design transfers and manufacturing validations.
- •Maintain accurate and complete manufacturing documentation, including work orders, device history records (DHRs) and batch records, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- •Lead root cause investigations, support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, and document deviations to ensure timely and effective resolution.
- •Train, mentor and develop manufacturing team members on standard operating procedures, safety protocols, technical processes and product knowledge.
- •Support the implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs), process validations, including installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ) and performance qualification (PQ), and equipment qualification activities.
- •Ensure proper calibration, preventive maintenance and safe operation of laser systems, manufacturing equipment and production tools.
- •Promote and enforce workplace safety, 5S methodology and lean manufacturing principles to maintain an organized, efficient and compliant production environment.