Manufacturing Supervisor II - Evening Shift

at  Edwards Lifesciences

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.
The Manufacturing Supervisor II will be responsible for supervising employees and activities across areas of production for smooth and continuous operations.
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 4:30PM - 3AM (Finish at 2AM on Thursdays)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in with internship, or substantial technical knowledge and experience required in assigned work area, and sufficient experience in related manufacturing, quality and/or product development engineering, with skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Supervisor I, 2 years years experience previous related experience required with full responsibility for all personnel including hire/fire authority and handling all aspects of employee relations in manufacturing, quality and/or product development engineering Required and
Experience working in multi-cultural teams with cultural sensitivity Required
Experience working in a medical device industry Preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Project management experience
Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite with working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, preferably JDE
Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills; possessing strong collaboration skills in partnering with cross functional stakeholders in order to achieve objectives, as well as mediating differences to achieve consensus
Full understanding of manufacturing procedures related to all stages of own area of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to supervise teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
Ability to analyse and identify potential line/operation layouts adjustments to improve efficiency
Full understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work
Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
Supervise a section of production activity to accomplish tasks, projects and operations
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/contro

Supervise employees and manufacturing activities pertaining to the production of products and/or manufacturing processes in - and with manufacturing/technical knowledge of - 2 or more production areas, depending on the complexity of the areas, in addition to conducting performance reviews, including resolving performance issues.
Lead improvement projects, partner with engineering on investigations and/or corrective actions, perform non-conformance investigations for review with engineering, assures documentation content is valid
Accountable for productivity and quality metrics of staff, and provide regular progress reports and manufacturing metrics to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Oversee the scheduling of work orders and team performance metrics.
Ensure appropriate staffing for all positions.
Accountable to ensure staff is appropriately trained to perform assigned work.
Document owner for assigned product line assembly procedures
Monitor raw material usage and availability required in daily production
Monitor material and labour variances to meet established standards
On time arrival to work, regular attendance without excessive absenteeism, and working a full 8 hour or longer work period
Other incidental duties (e.g. occasional photo copying or deliveries)