Job Title:
Bilingual-Manufacturing Supervisor - Second Shift
Schedule – Monday through Thursday 3:45PM – 2:15AM
Summary:
American Surgical Company is seeking an experienced and results-driven Manufacturing Supervisor – Second Shift to lead production execution and team performance within our regulated medical device environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating second-shift operations, developing and supporting manufacturing associates, and ensuring consistent achievement of safety, quality, and delivery expectations through strong floor presence, clear communication, and disciplined execution of standard work.
This position also serves as the primary second-shift operations contact for support coverage in Quality, Facilities/Maintenance, and Materials, ensuring timely coordination, issue resolution, and effective shift-to-shift handoffs that maintain production flow and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring proven people leadership, sound decision-making, and a track record of driving performance and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead second-shift production execution across assigned areas to deliver safe, compliant, on-time output through strong floor leadership and clear daily priorities.
- Execute the daily production plan by assigning labor, coordinating equipment/resources, monitoring constraints, and adjusting schedules to meet demand.
- Drive shift performance by reviewing key production metrics and implementing corrective actions to close gaps and sustain improvements.
- Coach and develop associates through day-to-day leadership, feedback, recognition, and consistent accountability, including corrective action when needed.
- Serve as the primary second-shift operations contact for support coverage in Quality, Facilities/Maintenance, and Materials, coordinating priorities and response to maintain production flow and compliance.
- Triage and resolve shift-level issues (quality events, material constraints, equipment/facility interruptions); document actions taken and escalate complex issues to the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor as appropriate.
- Ensure effective shift communications and handoffs by communicating status, risks/constraints, and open actions to day shift leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Maintain compliance and audit readiness by reinforcing OSHA, GMP, ISO 13485, and cleanroom requirements and ensuring accurate production/time documentation.
- Maintain equipment readiness through basic troubleshooting and coordination with Facilities/Maintenance for preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Promote continuous improvement through standard work discipline, 5S/visual management, training effectiveness, and reduction of variation and waste.
Skills:
- Proven ability to lead and motivate hourly manufacturing teams; drives accountability, engagement, and consistent execution.
- Strong production execution and labor planning skills; able to prioritize work, manage constraints, and maintain flow on second shift.
- Metrics-driven; able to interpret production KPIs and drive timely corrective actions and sustained improvements.
- Effective coach and people leader; provides clear expectations, feedback, and performance documentation; addresses performance and conduct issues consistently.
- Strong cross-functional coordination and communication; partners effectively with Quality, Materials, and Facilities/Maintenance during second-shift coverage to resolve issues and maintain compliance.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, GMP, ISO 13485, and cleanroom requirements; supports audit readiness through disciplined compliance and documentation practices.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience in medical device production and cleanroom environments preferred; experience in regulated manufacturing (ISO and/or GMP) preferred.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a must.
Language Skills:
- Must be fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and communicate technical information clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a must and may be beneficial for effective communication in a diverse manufacturing environment.
