Manufacturing Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Lead - Zirconia Mfg.

2nd Shift (1:30 pm to 10 pm)

Argen Corporation currently has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Lead to join a growing, technology-focused and service-oriented team.  Do you thrive in a fast- paced and dynamic environment? If you would like to be a part of an organization with an unwavering commitment to quality dental solutions, then explore our career opportunities and get to know Argen.    

About Us  

Argen is a family-owned and privately held company based in San Diego, CA with a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that provides high quality dental solutions to dental labs of all sizes. Founded as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has evolved into a dynamic, technology-based manufacturing organization focused on three key business segments, including dental alloys, zirconia, and digital dentistry solutions. Argen continues to invest in innovative product improvement initiatives through its Quality Management System to provide our global customers with affordable, high-performance products and industry-leading excellent service. Argen’s products are FDA regulated and ISO certified.  

About the Opportunity

A Manufacturing Lead produces standard and/or custom medical devices to meet customer requirements by following standard work instructions and company policies while manufacturing Argen products in a team environment.

In this role, the successful candidate:

• Follow department SOPs and work instructions and adhere to customer and Argen standards for manufacturing products.
• Adhere to work instructions to properly operate and maintain equipment as needed. 
• Visually inspect product quality, troubleshoot and escalate issues when necessary. 
• Report & escalate equipment per work instructions.
• Ensure team meets daily Service Level Agreement (SLA) expectations. 
• Identify and recommend disposition of defective items for rework or scrap.
• Understand the product manufacturing process from initial steps through final inspection.

• Make line balancing personnel adjustments as required to maintain production flow and communicate all adjustments to the Supervisor. 
• Clearly communicate instructions and operational expectations to team members.
• Periodically inspect product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
• Complete all documentation and training as required.

• Assist in authoring and/or revising SOPs and work instructions as needed.
• Support R&D Engineering products as requested by supervisor. 
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, wear appropriate PPE, and adhere to safety standards.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed by all team members.
• Train all manufacturing associates on all SOPs and work instructions in area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in area.
• Other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?  

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five plus years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of all manufacturing procedures with the ability to train others. 
• Possesses leadership qualities and leads a manufacturing team in achieving results in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Possesses leadership qualities such as self-awareness, team focus, ability to translate learning into action, and train others to do so, as well as drive success. 
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and readily accept additional responsibilities.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Passionate about industry and desire to contribute where needed. 
• Schedule adherence and dependability.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and meet production goals.

• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures, and completing on-the-job training.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal form.

• Ability to follow detailed directions in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment required.

• Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred.

Our Awesome Benefits! 

Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:  

• Health/Dental/Vision Plans  
• 401k with Employer Match   
• Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time   
• Employee Events   
• Wellness Programs   
• Discounts for home, travel, entertainment, relaxation that includes Mobile phone service, Technology, Airline and Hotel, Theater/Theme Park tickets, Restaurants and so much more!  

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