Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Supervisor. These positions will be located at the Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. The hours for the position are Night Shift (7:30pm to 6:00am Monday - Thursday). Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective: 

To oversee, manage and provide direction to the manufacturing department that will effectively and profitably meet or exceed the internal and /or external client’s expectations by providing superior quality products and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures personnel assemble and package medical device work orders correctly to ensure timely schedule completion
• Ensures schedule completion, process accuracy, product quality and inventory issuance/replenishment.
• Work with packaging production management and the Master Scheduler to ensure Work Orders are assembled and packaged according to the Production Schedule.
• Assign personnel and direct workflow
• Perform attendance and time clock management
• Ensures proper communication between shifts and crews covering production status, backorders, quality, safety and other production issues

• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of secured Kanban/Replenishment inventory and material issuance against specific work orders
• Assists in the resolution of work order discrepancies
• Maintains accurate records of activities / metrics and prepares reports for management
• Communicates issues to management that could result in process delays, safety issues, or other potential loss to the company or its associates
• Hires, reviews, counsels, evaluates and builds positive team dynamics. Establishes performance expectations
• Disciplines and discharges employees with the assistance of HR
• Monitors and executes corrective actions to reduce/eliminate scrap
• Ensures compliance by holding all employees to policies and procedures 
• Stays current with ISO/FDA and internal quality assurance policies

• Documents and drives best practices, principles, and encourages continuous process improvement environment.

• Performs Safety training for direct reports.  Monitor areas for potential hazards.

• Assists employees with professional development/training
• Coordinates with engineering and quality group and provides input for assembly and packaging of new product builds and continuous improvement ideas
• Comply with LEAN initiatives and create culture of accountability in a LEAN environment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Non-degreed candidates with direct experience in an FDA regulated industry will be highly considered.
• 5 years of supervision experience is required OR 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience is required OR less than 3 years of manufacturing experience plus a bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3 years of manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience in an FDA regulated industry a plus.
• Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Experience with computerized manufacturing systems is preferred (Oracle, SAP, etc.).

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• The ability to prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and work under time constraints
• Requires computer knowledge of Windows
• Able to communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats, using spoken and written English
• Must have leadership skills and be able to effectively supervise and motivate team members
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and / or schedule form

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Proficient operation/utilization of document scanners, badge scanners, wedge bar code scanners, mobile bar code scanners and Personal Computers

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs. on a regular basis.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity is necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.