Production Supervisor

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Production Supervisor on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose: 

With general guidance from functional management, responsible for providing team leadership to a group of employees committed  to increased quality and productivity. Supports demand of the business unit.  Identifies and analyzes problems, plans tasks and solutions. Provides guidance to team on development, performance & productivity issues. Reports to functional and/or organization management on team accomplishments, achievements & productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implements a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, writing justifications for additional personnel, obtaining approval for changes, and coordinating the selection process with Human Resources.
• Develops direct reports by securing appropriate training, assigning progressively challenging tasks, applying progressive disciplinary action as appropriate and conducting formal written and verbal performance reviews.
• Monitors daily work operations and provides direction to predominantly nonexempt and entry level staff  to achieve unit or departmental goals.
• Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures.
• Interprets and executes policies that affect individuals within the assigned organizational unit or department.
• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc).
• Develops work schedules for department by assessing priorities, workload and available resources.
• Maintains personnel records (e.g., work schedules, vacation schedules, leaves) and makes or directs modifications in the database to reflect actual changes.
• May perform individual contributor tasks, especially in staff or professional units.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor Degree (HETAC level 8) in a Business/Engineering or other related discipline.
Ideally 8 + years experience in a Leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Previous experience of leading and managing teams in a manufacturing environment is essential.
Must be able to demonstrate personal leadership experience and understand the importance of positive employee engagement.
Have excellent working knowledge of manufacturing and industry “best practice”.
Have a high level of business awareness, be action oriented complemented by the resilience to achieve challenging objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills, an innate ability to influence and build relationships at all levels and a driving vision to create an inclusive culture of performance, continuous improvement and development.
Must be a pro-active self-starter and an excellent communicator with exceptional problem solving skills.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com