Details:

  • Compensation: $75,000 - $120,000k
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Employment Classification: Direct Hire
  • Status: On-Site
  • Job ID: 20528

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Work Location: Providence County, Rhode Island

Summary:

The Production Supervisor will oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations within a facility, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in medical device manufacturing, secondary operations, and a strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements (ISO 13485, FDA, cleanroom practices). The successful candidate will lead a team of production associates, coordinate cross-functional activities, and identify opportunities for process improvement to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily production activities across multiple work centers, ensuring schedule adherence and operational efficiency.
  • Allocate personnel and equipment to meet production goals and customer delivery requirements.
  • Monitor WIP flow, cycle times, and throughput, and address bottlenecks proactively.
  • Ensure adherence to medical device manufacturing standards, including documentation, traceability, and process controls.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
  • Support qualification, validation, and change control processes.
  • Oversee or support secondary operations including:
  • Parts inspection (visual and dimensional)
  • Shipping/receiving
  • Deburring, tumbling, cleaning, and finishing
  • Packaging and labeling for medical device components
  • Ensure accurate transaction processing (routers, travelers, ERP entries).
  • Lead, coach, and mentor production teams (10–25 employees depending on shift/department).
  • Conduct performance evaluations and guide professional development.
  • Champion a safe and positive work environment.
  • Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve nonconformances, improve yields, and enhance processes.
  • Support root-cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Drive 5S, Lean, and operational excellence initiatives.

    Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisor or lead role.
    • Experience in medical device, precision machining, medical components, or similarly regulated manufacturing.
    • Strong knowledge of secondary operations such as inspection, shipping, and finishing.
    • Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMPs, documentation best practices, and cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
    • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
    • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
    • Experience with Swiss machining, CNC machining, or micro-component manufacturing.
    • Lean/Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma background.
    • Ability to interpret technical drawings, tolerances, and process documentation.

    Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations

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