Supervisor, Production - 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday, 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm)

Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing challenging cardiac and vascular conditions. Our Austin facility houses a diverse team dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. With over 1,600 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. For more details on the On-X Mechanical Heart Valve, click here.

Position Objective:

A Supervisor, Production, supervises production employees in a manufacturing environment, and plans and assigns work. They implement and enforce policies and procedures, and recommend improvements in manufacturing methods, equipment, procedures and working conditions. They are responsible for the achievement of production, quality, compliance, and cost and safety standards for assigned manufacturing areas. They effectively utilize labor, material and support services to achieve quality standards, production schedules and profit plans. They will also gain the respect and commitment of area employees though effective leadership and management.

Responsibilities:

• Balance quality, production, cost, and morale to achieve positive results. Works to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manage department performance measures. Maintains incoming and outgoing quality levels for all components/products manufactured by the company.
• Responsible for Sterility of Finished goods.
• Responsible for Final packaging and labeling of Finished Devices.
• Perform internal department audits of product, inspection methods and procedures.
• Manage department priorities and maintains proper inventory levels.
• Tracks absenteeism and time keeping. Maintains direct reports timecards for accuracy to ensure correct charges against production assignments.
• Interface with Quality and Manufacturing engineers to resolve and improve on any or all quality and manufacturing problems.
• Assures compliance to all regulatory standards, including on-time compliance training for employees.
• Provides continuous GMP coaching (GDP, etc.) to ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to ensuring product quality and compliance.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:
• Interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Maintains employee discipline and performance through documented performance management and progressive counseling methods. Provides Supervisory leadership, coaching/feedback and development for direct reports.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers. Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively with intra departmental employees to implement and improve processes and procedures.
• Manage time effectively; prioritize and make good business judgments and decisions in relationship to efficiency.
• Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
• Investigates root cause of quality, quantity or processing issues and implements solutions to prevent reoccurrence. Ensures safety and environmental awareness and compliance by all department employees. Participates in the establishment of area safety rules. Participates in the development of operating budgets including materials, staffing, expense and capital expenditures. Perform routine area inspections of the workplace to ensure safe work conditions for area personnel.
• Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves Site performance

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience in quality and/or manufacturing process operations
• Quality and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform problem analysis and resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others
• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times, genuinely cares about people, holds strong personal integrity and is widely trusted
• Willing to make the tough decisions and be held accountable. Accountable for business metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and cost)
• Manages all kinds of people equitably; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all
• Effective planning, management, and leadership skills. Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to resolve most departmental issues
• Good manual dexterity for handling small parts
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
• Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math
• Good computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail. Proficient with MS office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) and other standard PC software applications (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to anticipate and resolve critical issues timely while minimizing the negative impact on production quality, quantity, and cost
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both oral and written
• Skilled in preparing, presenting, and reviewing oral and written information and reports

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options available
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Competitive PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO):
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.