Supervisor, Manufacturing (Nights) at ICU Medical, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

Job Description



Position Summary


The Supervisor of Manufacturing responsible for working with the Sr. Process Technicians and Process Technicians in developing and implementing world class manufacturing through more efficient and effective methods of producing molded components, focusing on safety, service, quality, and agility through process improvements. They are responsible for the direct hands on supervision in our 24 hour/day molding operation.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Motivate and train personnel to achieve a high level of efficiency and improve their skills, while maintaining positive employee relations within the entire molding team
• Responsible for maintaining a safe environment with all required OSHA Compliance and Safety Training
• Provide technical leadership and mentor direct reports
• Foster a continuous improvement culture to reduce cost and drive efficiencies
• Ensure adherence to prescribed quality procedures for all molding production operations
• Troubleshoot problems using DMAIC or other Six Sigma form of problem solving to root cause
• Implement lean concepts (5S, Standardize work, SMED, etc.)
• Process and reporting (labor/staffing, scheduling, yield, scrap, cost, capacity, assure process integrity, and continuous improvement plan implementation)
• Ensure availability and proper condition of tools and material and requisition items required to meet production requirements
• Work with production to attain 100% on-time shipping performance by eliminating quality issues, improving capacity on bottle-neck processes and providing round-the-clock support.
• Actively demonstrating support through interactions with solid communication skills, attitude, dedication, commitment, respect, pride and trust.
• Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. These elements include FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO, EEOC and Company policies relative to the manufacture of product, lot control requirements, documentation requirements, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, calibration, associate training and safety (equipment, associate and material).
• Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of lean concepts
• Must have strong knowledge of Plastic Processing
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize key business objectives and respond quickly to changing priorities
• Able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to a cross-functional team based approach
• Commitment to meet organizational goals
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at a group lead level or higher
• Minimum 10 years of experience in setting up, running and troubleshooting Injection Molding processes
• Previous experience in Liquid Silicone Molding is a plus
• Production management software: Oracle, MasterControl, Microsoft Office Applications
• RJG certification with Master Molder II
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction
• Experience with medical manufacturing, including compliance and regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Work may be performed in a clean room environment



About Us



ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.


With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.


We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry's broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

ICU Medical EEO Statement:


ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.


If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.


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