Manufacturing Group Leader 2nd Shift

At Terumo Aortic, our mission is to transform the treatment of aortic disease worldwide. With our comprehensive portfolio of surgical, endovascular and hybrid technologies, we enable physicians to find the right fit for each patient anatomy.

The company has over 1,250 associates around the world with manufacturing facilities in Glasgow, Scotland and Sunrise, Florida.

Terumo Aortic is focused on the continuing development of new and innovative products driving the growth of the business globally. Associates are part of a stimulating and exciting environment in which they can develop their skills and achieve career goals. Working for the company, each associate’s role contributes greatly to helping to save or improve the lives of patients in over 100 countries worldwide.

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Position Summary

Working under supervision and following detailed verbal and written instructions, performs repetitive line assembly operations to produce medical device products.  Employees are required to wear special garments while working in the controlled environment area (CEA).  Group Leader is expected to have Operator I mastery over every process in production.  Knowledge of SAP opening and closing orders.  Is a leader in daily/weekly production meetings.  Is a trained of at least 2 roles within production.  Other than training specialization is not required.  Entrusted to cover production when the supervisor/director is out.

Key Accountabilities:

• Daily Line set-up, ensuring tools, supplies, materials, and documentation are available for the scheduled run. 
• Identify, communicate, and respond to potential problems with materials, tools, etc. in a timely manner.
• Assign tasks and procedures for the line. 
• May participate in disciplinary action, performance/merit reviews, and general assignments and changes to assignments.
• Line quality system compliance, including all applicable documentation, floor policies, auditing, assessment of the need for training, etc. He/she is responsible for the compliance of the lines equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Train Assemblers and ensure adequate documented training exists, acceptable levels or understanding are present and assemblers and operators comply with all training requirements.
• Manage the daily activities to meet productivity and quality objectives, and are to drive line performance improvement on an ongoing basis (promoting ongoing continuous improvement)
• Access resource needs (i.e.; labor, equipment, etc.) and make recommendations when additional resources are required to ensure product availability.
• Coordination of periodic Physical Inventory activities for his/her line or area.

Budget managed (if applicable) NA

Internal Networking/Key relationships:

This position requires cooperating with different company departments, such as R&D, Regulatory, Operations, Logistics, Finance and the other team members of the department.

Minimum Skills and Capabilities:

• Aptitudes:   Strong communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate expectations, plans, interpret and train others to controlled documentation, specifications, procedures, etc.  In addition, he/she will be required to have basic math skills.  Strong organizational skills to allow effective and efficient management of the direct labor, materials, schedules, etc.
• Temperament:   Ability to perform a variety to tasks, often managing multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge:  Must be competent in their work area as well as having knowledge of other functional areas in the room.
• Workflow:  Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of production processes and DHRs. 
• Preferred proficiency in SAP and Inventory management.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• 5+ years' experience of direct medical device manufacturing or related industry
• 1+ years in a supervisory/group lead role
• Have good understanding of quality system requirements (e.g. 21CFR820, ISO13485), as well as all required Quality System documentation and record procedures.
• Working knowledge of measurement techniques and quality standards.
• Strong organization and communication skills (written and oral) to effectively communicate expectations, plans, schedules, and related
• Basic math skills
• Basic PC skills and utilize common word processing and spread sheet software.
• Work well with all departments of the company
• Able to work closely with Assemblers and gain/maintain their respect
• Able to communicate with Engineers

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.