Production Supervisor
Medline · Redmond, OR
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $73k–$110k
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Medline (medical devices) in Redmond, OR. , you will ensure the timely and accurate production of finished goods and the delivery of product to the customer.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Root cause, SAP
- Base pay
- $73k–$110k
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- FDA / GMP 31%
- ✓ Lean 31%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, Root cause, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Job Summary
Join Medline Renewal as a Production Supervisor and lead a team in a unique manufacturing environment where innovation, continuous improvement and leadership help transform used medical devices into safe, high-quality products for healthcare providers.
In this role, you will ensure the timely and accurate production of finished goods and the delivery of product to the customer. Maintain inventory integrity of components and finished items.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- ◆Oversee and coordinate product processing
- ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to eliminate waste, improve process flow, increase productivity, and reduce operational costs.
- ◆Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and productivity, taking corrective actions when necessary.
- ◆Support and sustain 5S workplace organization standards to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
- ◆Monitor backorder reports and production scheduling and coordinate resources to ensure minimal backorders. Ensure overall quality of the items produced.
- ◆Create inventory transfers and production orders to meet the established production schedules and service levels.
- ◆Create all needed paperwork, the completion of all required functions and the electronic receipt of finished goods. Ensure compliance with all regulatory functions that apply.
- ◆Ensure inventory integrity for components and finished product.
- ◆Communicate with product divisions on backordered items and substitute items.
- ◆Act as back-up on/for production equipment, material handling and warehouse.
- ◆Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.
Required Experience
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Previous SAP and Catalyst experience.
- ✓At least 2 years previous production experience.
- ✓Previous experience as a department lead or supervisor a plus.
- ✓At least 1 year of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.
- ✓Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, Kaizen, and root cause problem solving.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.