3rd Shift Production Manager

Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Straumann Group is a global leader in tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions that creates smiles and restores confidence. For more than six decades, we have been stretching the limits, entering new fields, and creating opportunities to make patients’ lives better. We are the leading independent player in our industry. From the first Dental Implant in 1974 to the latest Digital Solution – we do things different than others.

We deliver innovation based on evidence. This is part of our employer culture as well as an exceptional team spirit that truly encourages diversity and a powerful “can-do” attitude.

#WeChangeDentistry every day – and want you to be a part of it!

Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Head of Production, this role leads the execution of manufacturing activities on a specific shift. The Production Shift Manager ensures that products are made at the required rate and in conformance with FDA CFR part 820 and ISO13485 2016. The jobholder is accountable for all production KPI’s relating to Safety, Quality (& Compliance), Cost, Delivery, Morale and the Environment (SQCDME) for their specific shift. This job will have Production Shift Supervisors as direct reports.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Rigorously evaluates and assures safety of manufacturing processes to protect employees from work related harm (zero-accident mentality)
• Applies a disciplined approach to ensuring conformance to:
• Medical device regulations, standards, and norms (and embeds this mindset in his/her employees at all levels)
• Ensures employees at all workstations are trained (or in training) per the site training matrix
• Reinforces meticulous adherence to procedures and amends procedures where necessary to continuously improve them
• Proposes non-conformances where there is a clear deviation from the approved process
• Ensures correct material segregation, traceability etc.
• Makes inputs to CAPA and NC investigations as required
• Effectively, assures Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly handled (by trained personnel) and stored
• Provides production goals and results to Production Line Supervisors
• Ensures the production workplace is clean, orderly, organized and befitting of a medical device manufacturing facility.
• Scrupulously ensures fair and consistent application of company policies (eg. attendance management, supplementary hours etc)
• Deals promptly and professionally with cases that fall outside of expectations
• Defines and tracks daily production at an appropriate level (eg. day-by-the-hour, by zone). Escalates issues as necessary
• Measures and reports KPI’s in accordance with Shop Floor Management (SFM) process. Analyzes variances and uses data and trends as a source of improvement.
• Engages and empowers team members. Defines goals, measures attainment, evaluates performance, and provides feedback and coaching of direct reports.
• Manages unplanned events on the production line in accordance with agreed reaction plans to maintain line balance and flow
• Communicates results, changes, key decisions and any other business relevant information with appropriate judgement and frequency to drive understanding and engagement at all levels within his/her team
• Works with cross functional partners to ensure production has the necessary infrastructure and support services to meet customer service, quality, and cost objectives
• Supports the implementation of new technology, new products, and other innovations
• Deputizes for the Director of Production on request

Non-essential Functions And Duties

• Follow Environmental standards set forth by organization
• Respects waste management procedures
• Uses only equipment that is maintained and calibrated
• Proactively proposes solutions for more economical use of resources
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and drives or supports implementation
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 7+ years’ experience in a production environment
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing as a supervisor

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative and Critical solution driven thinker
• Trained and technically competent in entire section assigned
• Training development and execution
• Multiple products, lines, and/ or shifts experience
• Culture champion
• Excellent Communication

Key Attributes

Straumann Group has been inspired to make people’s lives better, improve oral health and restore people’s self-esteem and driving the company’s purpose to unlock the potential of people’s lives. Culture has always been the foundation of our success, guided by our beliefs: customer obsession, entrepreneurial mindset, agility & decisiveness, ownership, passion for learning, psychological safety, and driving engagement.

Additional Qualities Of The Successful Candidate Include The Following

• Resourceful and Hands-on: An energetic, resourceful, agile, and hands-on individual who operates effectively with minimum direction and pursues objectives and works to deliver against goals relentlessly; able to get to the heart of issues rapidly and act decisively
• Team Player: From a basis of strong self-awareness, excellent interpersonal skills; fosters team-first mentality and shares wins and successes; creates an open and transparent environment in which individuals can team together to drive optimal outcomes
• Results-driven: Brings a fire in the belly and is counted on to meet or exceed commitments on time, every time; has a genuine passion for patient outcomes and quality
• Collaborative Relationship-builder: Able to build deep relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, and work closely with/ and earn the respect and trust of other teams
• Integrity: Possesses unquestionable integrity and is intellectually curious; is known as an honest, trustworthy, ethical, and straightforward individual, capable of presenting the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
• Straumann Group prides itself on employee’s embracing the player/learner mindset that embodies a high-performance culture and learning organization

Physical Attributes

• Observe and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company
• Repetitive hand movements including using scissors for several hours at a time
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye and ear protection
• Use of toe protection
• Use of a hairnet and/or beard net as required
• Use of synthetic gloves for hygiene reasons or take other appropriate measures to preserve the cleanliness of the product
• Stand, walk and/or sit up to 10 hours a day with periodic breaks allowed (Standing can be up to 10 hours, Walking can be up to 10 hours, and sitting can be up to 10 hours)

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment
• The employee is expected to operate machinery with moving parts
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to dust
• Based on station assignment, the employee may be exposed to water, heat, cured resins, soap and disinfectants
• The noise level in the work environment is consistently moderate
• Will work in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy
• Generous PTO allowance – plenty of time to recharge those batteries

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States : Round Rock (TX)

Travel Percentage: 0 – 10%

Requisition ID: 10030

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