Supervisor, Manufacturing

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The Supervisor, Manufacturing is responsible for leading daily production operations for a manufacturing line. This role oversees production associates, ensures safe and compliant manufacturing practices, maintains throughput, quality, and service levels, and drives continuous improvement within a regulated medical device environment. The supervisor manages staffing, workflow, standard work adherence, performance, and communication across the shift to meet SQDC targets and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day production activity for the Surgical manufacturing line, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.  
• Assign labor, balance workloads, and manage resource allocation to meet production schedules and takt time requirements.  
• Execute shift huddles, communication updates, and performance reviews (hour-by-hour boards, tier meetings, etc.).  
• Monitor production metrics (throughput, FPY, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency) and take immediate action to address issues.  
• Ensure adherence to manufacturing instructions, device history records, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (FDA QSR, ISO 13485).  
• Support and document deviations, nonconformances, and quality holds; partner with Quality Engineering to resolve issues.  
• Maintain traceability, proper documentation, and batch/lot control throughout production.  
• Provide direction, coaching, performance feedback, and development to production team members.  
• Manage staffing, timekeeping, training, and cross-training to ensure adequate skill coverage.  
• Lead onboarding for new associates and ensure proficiency in standard work and quality expectations.  
• Support performance management, attendance guidance, and corrective action when necessary.  
• Partner with Supply Chain to ensure material availability, component accuracy, and inventory integrity.  
• Escalate equipment issues promptly and work with Maintenance/Engineering to restore operation.  
• Enforce safety standards, ergonomic practices, and proper use of PPE.  
• Participate in Production Readiness for NPI/Sustaining Engineering changes.  
• Holds oneself and others accountable to conduct business in a manner compliant with Bioventus’ Code of Compliance and Ethics, policies and procedures and internal controls applicable to their role.  
• Other duties as assigned.  

Education and Experience (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)  
• Bachelors degree (preferred) or a high school diploma with relevant experience  
• 3–5 years experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or equivalent) required.  
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role required.  
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA QSR, and ISO 13485 requirements.  
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, manage production flow, and communicate effectively.  
• Proven ability to manage priorities, problem-solve, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience with in medical device assembly or surgical product manufacturing, preferred.  
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, and continuous improvement tools, preferred.  
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
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