Supervisor, Production – Second Shift

Overview

Production Supervisor
– Bothell, WA

FUJIFILM, SonoSite, Inc .

We are an innovative and high performance culture with tremendous opportunities.  People who work here are given the unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of healthcare throughout the world.  Headquartered in Bothell, WA USA, FUJIFILM SonoSite is represented by a global distribution network in over 100 countries.

 Since its inception, FUJIFILM SonoSite’s lightweight, robust products have created and led the point-of-care ultrasound market.

From sophisticated urban hospital emergency rooms to clinics in austere, remote villages, FUJIFILM SonoSite systems are used by over 21 medical specialties and provide clinicians around the world with a cost-effective tool for improving patient safety and workflow efficiency.

FUJIFILM SonoSite holds a number of prestigious design awards and has in excess of 145 patents.

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Job Summary:

Supervises numerous assemblers and managing in-process material in order to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and cost objectives.

Essential Job Functions:

Supervises numerous assemblers and managing in-process material in order to meet production schedules while maintaining quality and cost objectives.

Responsible for production line safety, cross-training, individual development, and discipline of direct labor.

Utilize a visual factory to improve communication.

Monitors and reports on product throughput and quality.

Resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.

Develops staffing and training plans based on forecasted build plan.

Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and audits people and processes to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsible for the integrity of the Device History Record for products build by direct reports.

Administrates training records.

Ensures inventory accuracy.

Writes Periodic employee assessment and evaluations.

Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.

Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company’s quality system.

Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum 3 years production line supervisory experience.

Proven ability to lead diverse groups of regular and temporary employees to achieve aggressive and flexible production schedules.  Experience ISO/GMP requirements.

Experience with production of medical products.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Experience with Oracle Business System and DataSweep or other electronic device history record system.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to train, coach, motivate, evaluate, and discipline employees.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Position requires regular documentation and communication regarding production status.

Thorough understanding of problem solving techniques and ability to participate/lead problem solving activities.

Working knowledge and application of modern production and material methodologies such as JIT, TQM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing etc.

Competent with PC and basic PC tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.).

Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs with or without accommodations.

FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc .  offers a fantastic compensation package, including benefits, and a 401k program.  Visit us today to learn more about our exciting technologies and how you can make a difference.  To apply and obtain further details regarding key responsibilities and experience requirements, check out our careers page at    www.SonoSite.com/careers .

FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.    is an equal opportunity employer.

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

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at  425 -951-1200 , or via e-mail at  ffss-hr@fujifilm.com   .     Additionally, the affirmative program/plan is available for review upon formal request by employees and applicants for employment in the Human Resources office during regular office hours.

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