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This is an onsite position that will report directly to the Operations Manager. Your benefits start after the first day on the job with medical dental vision and other great benefits for choices and the fantastic matching program from our 401K plan. Kimball Medical Solutions is a Medical Device Contract Manufacturer in Indianapolis IN.
Position Overview
As a1st shift Production Supervisor you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Indianapolis operations. Your primary responsibilities will involve directing guiding and leading daily production activities for the manufacture of Medical Devices. Heres what you can expect:
- Leadership and Oversight: Youll oversee medical device assembly processes ensuring seamless production flow employee job assignments and assisting in the production plan for 2nd and 3rd shift support. While we dont expect you to be an expert on every aspect of the operation your active interest in understanding the processes will be invaluable.
- Technical Troubleshooting: As part of your role youll engage in technical troubleshooting of the assembly lines. This includes diagnosing and resolving any production-related issues promptly. Your problem-solving skills will contribute to maintaining optimal efficiency.
- Team Building and Relationships: Building strong relationships with your team is crucial. As a leader your engagement with employees fosters a positive work environment. Regular shift change meetings will be part of your routine ensuring alignment and adherence to safety and quality standards set forth by our quality management system.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: We encourage a natural curiositya willingness to step in and lend a helping hand when needed. Your proactive approach to addressing challenges will contribute to our overall success.
Join us in creating a productive and collaborative work environment where safety quality and teamwork thrive. Your leadership will make a significant impact on our continued growth.
Basic Background Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Industrial Mechanical) Business Administration OLS or equivalent experience.
- 3 years experience in actively leading a production and/or quality group.
- Mechanical/Electrical aptitude a must have.
- Proficiency in MS Office (WORD Excel PowerPoint & Outlook). Additionally experience or knowledge ofEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a must have
- Knowledge of quality assurance standards relating to medical devices FDA experience would be helpful.
- Work with metrics as a result of our high speed production demands and planning.
- Communicate with all levels of management operations and customers.
- Possess an innate ability to drive transformative change
Key Performance Objectives
Short Term: (0 to 3 months)
- Learn about Kimball Vision and Guiding Principles.
- Learn the Quality Management System & Manufacturing processes.
- Develop solid relationships with team members & provide daily direction.
- Understand procedures training and conduct production reporting processes.
Midterm: (3 to 6 months)
- Lead daily stand-up meeting with quality production & engineering
- Strategizing ways to operate multiple lines across multiple shifts to meet production requirements
- Align area metrics with overall department goals and streamline resources to deliver on these metrics.
- Weekly assembly production planning for all shifts
- Manage daily production activities as it relates to assembly this includes overseeing the production schedule team assignments communication to 2nd & 3rd shift supervisors daily production reporting using the ERP system.
Long Term: 6-12 months
- Implementation of production efficiency improvements
- Train staff on the utilization of ERP production reporting and inventory management within work centers
- Implement visual & Digital production environment
Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Kimball Electronics we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but dont necessarily meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity marital or family status veteran status medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records consistent with applicable law (including for example the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).
Required Experience:
Manager