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Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is recruiting for Manufacturing Supervisor (1st Shift) located in Danvers, MA.

The Manufacturing Supervisor will supervise the activities of the assemblers and inspectors in the production area. Supervisors will have ownership and responsibility for day to day activities for their production area. Ensure that daily production schedules are met and that manufacturing standards and procedures are followed. Provide direction to the production personnel concerning work assignments, overtime reduction, quality issues/non-conformances, and priorities. Be responsible for the production process and production documentation to ensure compliance to Regulatory requirements and Abiomed's Quality Policy. Responsible for continuous improvement activities in respective area, fostering team work, and maintaining a positive work environment. Support validation testing and the launch of new products, components, and equipment.

• Establish a culture of excellence in execution, continuous improvement, and communication
• Lead a production team (process, material, and equipment) to meet and exceed targets related to People, Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Coordinate production activities with purchasing, maintenance/facilities, engineering, and quality control to optimize team members, schedules, and production equipment.
• Establish and manage cross training models for their area.
• Engage with engineering team to use capacity models and assess constraints as projected demand changes
• Perform administrative duties such as regular employee meetings, timekeeping/attendance/vacation requests, performance appraisals (input with manager), disciplinary actions, interviewing, rewards & recognition, training and development.
• Manage Production and Deliveries to target levels.
• Assist Production Manager by providing data and analysis on production, quality control, maintenance, and operational issues to determine causes of non conformities
• Help identify and resolve production problems applying problem solving tools such as: 5 Why's, Cause and Effect, brainstorming, etc. Ability to know when to call out an issue.
• Ensure compliance to the training plans, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Support and drive lean principles throughout the manufacturing floor

• High School Degree required; Associates Degree or higher in technical field preferred.
• 2 years leadership experience; Medical device experience preferred or other highly regulated environment.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in a Manufacturing environment or minimum 1 year Abiomed manufacturing experience
• Quality Assurance experience & knowledge of GMP required
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Ability to gain collaboration of others and lead team members
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of SAP desired.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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