Senior Production Supervisor

Job Summary

The Senior Supervisor will lead and manage manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production of high-quality medical devices in compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves overseeing production teams, driving continuous improvement, collaborating cross-functionally to meet business goals, and ensuring day-to-day production safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.

On-site role in a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met.
• Manage and develop production supervisors, team leads, trainers, and operators, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Responsible for production co-ordination to meet customer demand.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues and implement process improvements.
• Ensure that all products manufactured meet the specifications, performance & quality criteria of end users, customers, regulatory authorities, and the company.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Actively promote, lead, and participate in work center improvement groups and project teams, to improve quality, reduce costs, eliminate waste and improve working methods.
• Support new product introductions and technology transfers into manufacturing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure traceability in line with GMP requirements.
• Lead audits and inspections related to production operations.
• Manages headcount to meet area demand in a timely manner, can validate headcount requirements in a systemic method.
• Leads Gemba walks in their area focusing on compliance to H&S, Quality & Production standards through regular review processes and frequent line walks.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills – holding team accountable, emotional intelligence.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and drive changes.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Quasar Medical provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.