What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd shift Production Supervisor - Medical Devices Class II/III position at Medical Murray?
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Lake Zurich
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us
Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.
Our culture is driven by five core values: Integrity First, People Matter, First-Class Service, Inspired Innovation, and Community Service. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.
Overview
We’re looking for a hands-on, people-focused Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team and help drive exceptional quality, performance, and efficiency. In this role, you’ll oversee day-to-day production activities, ensuring we deliver high-quality products on time and in alignment with customer expectations.
You’ll guide and develop production specialists, coordinate daily job assignments, and foster a strong culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. As a key leader on the floor, you’ll ensure compliance with our quality systems and procedures while supporting a smooth, productive, and safe operation.
If you’re an experienced manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing talent while keeping operations running at their best, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Follow all quality system requirements and applicable SOPs outlined in the Training Matrix.
- Lead and develop your team:
- Support hiring efforts through interviewing and selection of manufacturing personnel.
- Oversee onboarding and training using the Training Matrix and new hire checklist.
- Coach, mentor, and develop production leads and manufacturing staff.
- Assign team members to jobs and ensure proper training for all production procedures.
- Conduct performance reviews, manage timecards, and provide corrective action when needed.
- Manage production lines effectively:
- Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
- Coordinate equipment setups and line start-ups.
- Remove nonconforming product and escalate to engineering when appropriate.
- Request engineering support and initiate NCRs when needed.
- Review and submit Lot History Records for all completed production work.
- Drive continuous improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and delivery.
- Prepare and track KPIs for Quality, Safety, Attendance, Productivity, and Scrap.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure adherence to all safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the production team.
What You’ll Bring
- A proven ability to lead teams and support positive change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing diverse groups and understanding operational workflows and organizational effectiveness.
- Strong knowledge of production metrics, labor planning, and material management.
- BS degree—preferably in a technical field—or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Experience with floor layout, tooling, fixturing, and Lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across teams and drive effective change.
- Ability to manage and resolve conflict constructively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and general computer skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000