Benefits:

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

JOB TITLE: Production Team Lead / Fiber Spinning Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading manufacturing on the shift level following all applicable policies, processes and procedures along with performing all essential technician duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Leading and overseeing the efforts of a production team, ensuring projects are carried out in adherence to its goals and timelines

· Setting guidelines and objectives, schedules, liaising with internal and external parties, and assessing the performance of team members

· Assisting in the assessment of team members to fill open positions within the company as needed and on an ongoing basis.

· Scheduling production runs or shifts to ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently

· Assisting with R&D projects

· Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.

· Coordinate with other departments (such as procurement and logistics) to ensure a smooth flow of materials needed for production.

· Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.

· Train new production staff and provide ongoing coaching to existing employees to enhance their skills and productivity.

· Troubleshoot production issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.

· Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.

· Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to optimize storage space and reduce waste.

· Looks for and reduces non-value-added (NVA) activities in the value stream. Uses root cause analysis to identify root cause and identifies ways to reduce NVA activities.

· Performs as lead technician including full knowledge of fiber spinning technician job functions.

· Acts as lead fiber spinning technician. Providing guidance and training as needed to fiber spinning technician(s)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Minimum 5 years Manufacturing Experience. ISO13485 experience preferred.

· Willingly and proactively collaborates with others to achieve operational goals.

· Works with energy, passion, and drives towards goals with professionalism and respect; operates in a way that creates an atmosphere of achievement.

· Adheres to all company and departmental safety policies and guidelines

· Capable of following detailed assembly instructions, both written and verbal. Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.

· Performs any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.

· Consistent ability to meet production goals for assigned processes while maintaining quality standards for the product.

· Employee workmanship and documentation standards regularly meet all of our quality standards and GMP practices

· Works well with others in the value stream and offers support when help is needed in a different area.

· Consistently adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines

· Knowledge of large-scale Management Resource Planning (MRP) systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

· Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime

· Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment and/or clean room attire

· Ability to work overtime as required

· Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

· Ability to operate power tools/equipment and hand tools

· Ability to work with or around chemicals

Ability to use a microscope