Supervisor, Production

Company Overview: Argon Medical Devices is a global manufacturer of specialty medical products, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Argon offers a broad line of medical devices for Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Cardiology and Oncology. Argon’s brand is recognized for best-in-class products that improve patient outcomes via percutaneous, image-guided procedures. Our values describe what we believe in and how we operate. These values are our moral compass which guide our decisions and define the deeply held beliefs and principles of our organizational culture. Argon Medical is a family of individuals united by a mission and culture which continue to grow stronger every day. ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES IS NOT LEVERAGING SEARCH FIRMS Position Overview: The Supervisor, Production performs functions of department supervision and direct the daily activities of department employees to assure timely availability of high quality product s. What you will do: Assure maximum utilization of resources to meet the scheduled due dates for product availability. Balance throughput by scheduling resources and equipment to ensure attainment of established production goals and objectives. Responsible for continual improvement of safety, quality and production processes while ensuring compliance with ISO/GMP/FDA and quality standards. Provide adequate training and close coaching for the department employees to establish product awareness and understanding, cGMP compliance and promote ISO 13485 quality standards. Implement safety programs to include training and awareness to eliminate lost time accidents and reduce OSHA recordable injuries. Serve as a communication link between management and the department to assure quality information flow. Provide effective leadership and coaching to members of department, including goal setting, performance feedback and salary administration. Alert management to any capacity constraints that have a potential to adversely affect the customer service levels. Maintain the floor stock inventory to assure adequate components availability. Assist in the development of annual operation budgets, provide updates and manage variances. Obtain Engineering, Materials management and Q.A. support as necessary to achieve the department's throughput and budget objectives. Maintain an environment of fairness, challenge and support to foster job effectiveness and a sense of direction and well-being in the department employees. Respond to all employee concerns in an efficient manner. Maintain the department integrity in terms of cGMP compliance. Follow all safety policies procedures, Other responsibilities as assigned. Supervisory responsibilities Responsible for the management of all production employees in department. Communicate openly and often with cross-functional management staff to evaluate production process needs, resolve problems and obstacles, provide resources, reset direction, and maximize effective interactions and functioning. Constructively challenge, and actively participate in, management decision-making processes related to strategic and tactical business issues. Articulate vision/strategy to company leaders, peers and subordinates and gain commitment as well as influence behaviors to drive results. Effectively drive teamwork up, across and down the organization to deliver results. Skills for Success: AA/AS with 4 years of experience or BA/BS with 2 years of direct line supervisory experience in an industrial environment Knowledge of medical components ISO/cGMP and FDA regulations Preferred Education and experience Experience in the medical device industry Physical demands & Travel required Light Base Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location and budget.) Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K + employer match. #J-18808-Ljbffr