Back

Production Supervisor

Avalign Thortex

Location Pin Icon
Fort Wayne, IN
LOCATION
First Shift
SHIFT

Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead and manage our Wire EDM, Assembly, and Mill departments. In this role, you will oversee daily production operations, ensure adherence to quality and compliance standards, and foster a culture of excellence in safety, efficiency, and team morale. Your leadership will be instrumental in achieving production goals in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

Shift: 1st, Monday - Thursday (6:00am - 4:30pm)

What You’ll Do:

  • Provide leadership and support for all production employees in the Wire EDM, Assembly, and Mill departments during 1st shift.
  • Lead daily production review meetings, identify and resolve issues, and escalate as necessary.
  • Develop and implement cross-training initiatives to enhance team flexibility and operational efficiency.
  • Utilize production data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor efficiency, identify trends, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Manage timekeeping, attendance, and disciplinary records for direct reports promptly and accurately.
  • Ensure all team members are adequately trained and up to date on processes.
  • Maintain compliance with Avalign and FDA quality system requirements, ensuring daily adherence to regulatory and company standards.
  • Monitor and achieve production plans and schedules for assigned departments.
  • Manage key constraints and ensure appropriate staffing levels for optimal performance.
  • Drive accountability and alignment on production, staffing, and quality goals.
  • Support the professional growth and development of hourly employees.
  • Conduct quality spot checks, 5S audits, and Layered Process Audits regularly.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and outcomes.

What You’ll Need:

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
  • A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in the biomedical or medical device industry; or at least 8 years of combined experience in related fields such as general manufacturing, quality, or logistics.
  • A combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • 3+ years leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and compliance in regulated industries, particularly FDA-regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive quality, efficiency, and team engagement in a manufacturing setting.

What You Won’t Do:

  • Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
  • Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
  • Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

  • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
  • A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
  • Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
  • Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
  • An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
  • Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Great 401(k) with company match
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
  • Temperature controlled environment
  • Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
  • Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.