Zonal Final Assembly Leader

Requisition ID:  34101  

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

JOB TITLE:  Production Supervisor

1st shift: Mon-Fri 5:15am-1:45pm

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for a specific portion of an operations function such as Manufacturing, Quality, PIC, Materials, Sterilization or Customer Engineering.  Controls area of responsibility to achieve end result that supports the broader functional goals.  Develops plans and strategies that integrate with plans and strategies in other areas within the broader function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manages and provides leadership for the functional group’s development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Ensures operations schedules are met within budget through appropriate use of human and technology resources, scheduling and effective problem solving.
• Plans and implements organizational changes within area of responsibility.  Recommends changes to other areas that will improve overall effectiveness of the operations and/or quality group.
• Acts as the Voice of the Customer and Subject Matter Expert for processes and partnerships within the business. 
• Is the point of contact for engineering and other support functions. 
• Participates and promotes associate participation on cross-functional teams. 
• Maintains consistency in issues related to company policy, practices and documentation.
• Facilitates group meetings.  
• Creates development plans for associates and provides honest and constructive performance feedback.
• Responsible for through put and schedule obtainment.
• Responsible for Non-conformance processes.
• Maintains all data management and entry into relevant systems. Understands how it relates and drives KPI.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience.
• Requires experience operations environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintained competencies in all areas defined at the Production Lead level or equilavant experience preferred. 
• Exposure of Lean/Six Sigma practices preferred. 
• Knowledge of managing in a regulatory environment preferred. 

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to supervise associates.
• Requires working knowledge of the business's products and their use.
• Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of performance reports and how activities in area of responsibility affect them.
• Experience and knowledge of technology and methods applicable to the area.
• Maintains working knowledge of quality management techniques and ability to develop quality and productivity goals and measures.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply statistical methodologies to manufacturing volumes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor others.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines and practices.
• Pro-active approach with strong problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety practices.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, and hand/finger dexterity.

• Must be able to work in a clean room environment, adhere to associated policies, and perform gowning of clean room attire in the allotted time prior to start up.
• Requires ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and transport up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity including ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to work under florescent lighting.
• Requires the ability to sit or stand through the duration of a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range:  $66,900.00 to $83,600.00  -  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.
• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
  • Respect – Appreciative of others
  • Integrity – Guided by our mission
  • Care – Empathetic to patients
  • Quality – Committed to excellence
  • Creativity – Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.