Supervisor Sr, Production - CR (Shift A)

Position Overview

Direct and coordinate activities concerned with production of company product(s), utilizing knowledge of product technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment.
  1. Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
  2. Maintain staff by partaking in recruitment, selecting, orienting and training employees
  3. Maintain work flow by monitoring steps of the process, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, initiating and fostering sprit of cooperation within and between departments
  4. Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, reporting results of the processing flow
  5. Actively mentor line leads to ensure production goals are reinforced throughout assembly personnel
  6. Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization/ industry standards
  7. Ensure operations of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques
  8. Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to request
  9. Utilize metrics as necessary to initiate improvement projects and assemble a cross-functional team to drive these projects to completion
  10. Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment/ resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
  11. Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending actions
  12. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  13. Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization
  14. Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Details

Job ID 14152BR

Alajuela, Costa Rica

  • Required Qualifications
    1. High school diploma or equivalent
    2. Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of supervising / directing personnel, preferably within the medical device industry
    3. Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills
    4. Comprehensive computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
    5. Knowledge of basic lean manufacturing principles
    Desired Qualifications
    1. Bachelor’s degree
    2. Good interpretation skills and adaptive to a diverse workforce
    3. Ability to enforce good manufacturing practices as well as company, quality and regulatory procedures and standards
    4. High flexibility to constantly changing company priorities
    Physical
    1. Moderate periods of computer use
    2. Moderate periods of standing or walking
    3. Extended periods working in a cleanroom environment
    4. Light lifting, up to 25 lbs
    5. May work with machinery and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols