Production Group Lead II

• Provide direct front line leadership and support to assigned production cells / areas.
• Supervise, support and mentor a team of approx. 15 production operators.
• Instill and maintain a positive team atmosphere in the production area.
• Ensure that the company behaviors / values are being respected and followed.
• Ensure that people management issues are effectively resolved in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure that products are built in accordance with the production schedule.
• Ensure that KPI targets for safety, output, quality, and productivity are achieved.
• Maintain the hourly output tracking system. Ensure that output, defects and downtime are accurately recorded. Escalate issues appropriately.
• Ensure that quality issues are dealt with in a timely manner and assist the Quality team in resolving issues.
• Ensure that all paperwork associated with products being produced is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all paperwork (e.g. CHR) and equipment (e.g. Templates, mandrels) are ready before the line/cell transitions to the next build.
• Ensure that work instructions and quality standards are accurate, clearly defined and followed. Assist with / make changes to documentation that may be required.
• Ensure that assigned production cells / areas are staffed and operate in accordance with agreed plans.
• Ensure that the production team are adequately trained and competent.
• Ensure that assigned work areas are fully compliant with GMP, Safety, 5S and good housekeeping obligations. Address issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure that assigned work areas operate in accordance with lean manufacturing policies and procedures (e.g. Kanban, 5S, Hr x Hr Tracking) and that team members understand and act accordingly.
• Contribute effectively to the Lean Production Management System.
• Work proactively & effectively with support (Engineering, Quality, HR, others) to resolve operational challenges.
• Support and encourage the submission and implementation of continuous improvement ideas and safety good catches from all team members.
• Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.
• Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.
• Contribute to enhanced energy performance by conservation of energy where possible (Lighting, Equipment, Air Conditioning etc).
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management Systems by developing, leading and promoting a culture which supports the intended outcomes of the management systems. Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of these management systems
• Be flexible and take on other duties which the Company may assign you from time to time.

• Previous experience (2 plus years) as a line lead / team leader or equivalent role required.
• Previous experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn and understand production work steps.
• Ability to assess work content and an understanding of line balancing.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Be self-directed and work with minimum supervision.
• A can-do-attitude with emphasis on meeting all internal and external customer requirements.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

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