Overview

When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

Our flagship product, SELUTION, combines pharmaceuticals with a traditional balloon catheter, revolutionizing treatments for coronary and peripheral artery diseases. With four Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs) approved and actively enrolling patients (Coronary ISR, Coronary De Novo, Peripheral SFA, and Peripheral BTK), Cordis is leading the way in delivering transformative medical solutions.

At Cordis, we’re teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you. We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

Manage daily staffing needs of the manufacturing lines to optimize overall team's quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and output. Track and report overall team/shift performance in key metrics.

Lead and manage Manufacturing Teammates and coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure that the production plan goals are met and to ensure that the production process delivers high quality products meeting the product specifications.

Responsibilities

1.1. Key Accountabilities:

• Daily presence in CER; provide supervision and performance management of Manufacturing Teammates, including both day‐to‐day feedback and annual review process.
• Oversee ongoing day‐to‐day resource allocation for line production and related activities (including capacity planning and performing time studies)
• Develop Manufacturing Teammates to increase their effectiveness in the organization (i.e. cross-training)
• Schedule production builds to meet daily/weekly/monthly goals. Inform management of scheduling or production problems as they arise; develop potential resolutions to issues and work with support teams to correct issues.
• Work on various production issues where analysis of the situation or data requires determining and review of relevant factors. Exercise judgment within defined company procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Initiate, develop, and drive implementation of procedures and processes needed to improve manufacturing quality/output/yields/etc.
• Identify potential production issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrences.
• Initiate, analyze data, and perform root cause investigation or tasks for NCMRs (Non‐Conforming Material Reports) and CAPA (Corrective Action, Preventative Action)
• Troubleshoot issues with minimal help from support groups; demonstrate initiative and a high level of problem-solving skills
• Champion cGMP and QSR concepts and procedures
• Champion 5S principles
• Champion Lean Manufacturing principles
• Lead and manage projects (as assigned). Develop resources to accomplish tasks and manage timelines to meet project goals
• Develop training programs for new Manufacturing Teammates and coordinate training to revisions/new releases of documentation
• Update procedures (as necessary) to ensure compliance with existing processes/new processes
• Provide feedback to R&D and Engineering groups during project/engineering builds
• Supervise Manufacturing Teammates in multiple production areas; backfill for other supervisors when on vacation, etc.
• Multi‐task (as needed) in a fast‐paced environment
• Working closely with Manufacturing Manager, lead and manage Manufacturing Teammates while coordinating with other stakeholders to execute the production plan.

1.2. Strategic Impact:

The Production Supervisor is key in ensuring adherence to the Production build schedule to achieve company goals and objectives. This role also champions key essential Production and Quality philosophies and methodologies on the Production floor (emphasizing in Quality, efficiency, etc.).

1.3. Key Interactions:

Supervisor: Manufacturing Manager

Direct Reports: 25+ Manufacturing Operators

Key Suppliers: Supply Chain/Materials, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering

Key Customers: Commercial Product Planning, R&D, Clinical

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• AA degree required. A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (engineering, math, or science) is preferred.
• A minimum of four years’ experience supervising in a highly regulated manufacturing environment is required. Medical device manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or catheter manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience working inside a controlled room environment (i.e. cleanroom)
• Focused attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment is key.
• Strong project management skills.
• Results orientated, accountable, and willingness to own projects and drive them to timely completion.
• Requires excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and possess strong capabilities in managing, coaching, and training talent.
• Ability to establish a culture of positive reinforcement while also being comfortable administering disciplinary actions (as required).

Competencies & Skills:

• Precise, Rigorous, Detail-Oriented
• Team Leader, ability to inspire and support a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Supportive, keen to promote quality through example and continuous support.
• Global, International Orientation
• Ability to take independent decisions
• Fluent in English

Physical Requirements:

• Able to work in a controlled manufacturing environment (i.e. cleanroom).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Working Hours

2nd shift production: 2:00pm to 10:30 pm (with 30 min break)

Pay / Compensation

The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $73,700 - $99,000 per year

Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammate’s points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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