Senior Production Supervisor / Machine Shop

Smith+Nephew · CR - Alajuela, Coyol

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Aug 20Posted · Aug 20
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Experience9+ years
EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent
LanguageSpanish · English

Skills in this posting

Benefits

The posting

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Coordinate all activities related to production and construction of fixtures, including new product introduction and process improvement.

This position is an M1 level (for internal use only)

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

Work as a team with all ArthroCare Corporation Departments to facilitate information flow within and outside the organization.

Maintain a pleasant work environment for all employees, seeking to maintain good motivation in each of them.

Follow all requirements stipulated in the ArthroCare Corp induction manual, safety manual, quality assurance manual, internal policies, US FDA Quality System Requirements, and any other required by the Corporation.

Evaluate risks that may arise in the area and recommend necessary modifications.

What will you need to be successful?

Education

Bachelor's or Licentiate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering with an emphasis on industrial processes. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience is required.

Intermediate Technician in Precision Mechanics. Preferred.

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in CAD/CAM manufacturing systems.

Experience in modern manufacturing systems, especially precision mechanics, conventional and CNC. Minimum 5 years.

Proficiency in ASME/ANSI Y14.5M-2009 standard and GD&T.

Minimum 4 years experience in documentation, validations (IQ, OQ, PQ) and good manufacturing practices, especially in the medical industry.

Minimum 4 years experience in personnel management.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, OEE, and Validations. Minimum 2 years.

Experience in developing production area capacity models.

Language

Spanish, English (Advanced fluent oral and written).

Competencies

Intellectual Factors

Organized.

Analytical.

Ability to listen to others' opinions.

Ease of conflict and problem resolution.

Communication skills.

Negotiation skills.

Interpersonal Factors

Personnel Management.

Teamwork.

Ethical.

Independent.

Collaborative.

Flexibility to change.

Proactivity and leadership.

Commitment to the Organization.

Customer Service Quality.

Motivational Factors

Results-oriented.

Hardworking.

Optimistic.

Resourceful.

Self-motivated.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.

Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.

Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.

Flexibility : Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.

Training: Training program, unlimited learning.

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