Assistant Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Reports to (title): Manager, Production

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Exempt

Who is Drive DeVilbiss…

Drive DeVilbiss has become a leading manufacturer of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.   

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary (Major Purpose of the Role): Support supervisory responsibilities while applying technical skills to quality functions associated with manufacturing line.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct others consistently and professionally.
• Assist associates in the completion of assignments by answering technical questions or demonstrating execution of tasks. 
• Conduct training for new hires and re-training as needed for existing associates.   Monitor associate progress towards completion of assignment. 
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to assembly associates.
• Communicate supply issues and other manufacturing concerns to appropriate individuals
• Prioritize, coordinate, and schedule work assignments for associates in the department with guidance from supervisor.
• Inspect parts, materials, and sub-assemblies to ensure conformance to specifications, in accordance with current procedures and maintain inspection data and records.  Maintain records of assembly line performance and material disposition.  Communicate findings with all functional groups and be available related inquiries. Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices with manufacturing staff.
• Inspect Finished Goods to determine degree of conformance to specification.   Assist Engineering in specification revision or with vendor performance and material disposition.
• Assist various departments with ongoing supplier performance monitoring activities
• Coordinate shift transition with supervisors and leads from adjacent shifts.

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

• Assistant Supervisor works under the guidance of the Manager, Production and Shift Supervisor; Areas of responsibility are reviewed daily and as circumstances arise throughout the day.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in technical field or equivalent experience 
• Understanding of drawings and specifications gained by training or experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel
• 1-2 years Supervisor or Team Lead/Leadership experience preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing assembly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Use of standard measuring instruments; competence in mathematics, with basic statistics or Certification by ASQC to CQT.

Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

EEO Statement: Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.