Production Supervisor

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At LivaNova we recognize that we will not succeed without our main asset - our People. That is why whenever possible, we encourage our employees' professional growth throughout the organization. If you see an opening that you are interested in, we encourage you to apply!

Being a world leader in Cardiovascular and a leading player in Neuromodulation, LivaNova (approx. 4,000 employees worldwide) is committed to applying its wealth of knowledge and technological expertise, acquired through decades of research and development to create therapies - products and services - that deliver the highest level of quality. Working with our organization is not just a career; it's the chance to make a difference in the lives of more than one million patients every year, in over 80 countries.

The Cardiopulmonary Business unit has a unique portfolio of leading cardiopulmonary products that are used to treat millions of patients worldwide. Through a complete range of cardiopulmonary equipment and disposables led by the world's #1 heart lung machine, LivaNova has been offering customer centric integrated perfusion solutions for decades. We are taking the next step in our commitment to innovation and development of perfusion practice with the launch of the completely redesigned Essenz Perfusion system. The Essenz Perfusion System is built on a 50-year legacy of trusted partnerships with perfusionists. It is designed to meet evolving standards of safety and reliability to deliver lifesaving care to patients.

Position Summary:

As the Production Supervisor at our Arvada facility, you will be a key driver of operational excellence - leading initiatives in manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, team development, and performance improvement across key metrics. This role demands a bold leader who thrives on accountability and relentlessly pursues continuous improvement, cost optimization and performance.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead hiring, performance management, employee development, and policy deployment.
• Develop and implement efficient practices and procedures for identifying and resolving production issues.
• Provide leadership in scheduling, problem-solving, quality assurance, employee relations, and process improvements aligned with company objectives.
• Lead and guide employees in lean principles through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Oversee the introduction of new processes, technologies, and tools for product manufacturing.
• Collaborate with process engineering to optimize new product designs for manufacturing.
• Ensure corrective action investigations and root cause analysis are performed.
• Maintain accurate records of department activities ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensure safety and regulatory adherence within the production facility.
• Directly responsible for a team that indirectly oversees up to 75 production employees through line leads.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in medical device manufacturing.
• Hands on leader with demonstrated experience at successful high-performance team building.
• Demonstrated servant leadership approach with frontline employees.
• Commitment to accuracy, compliance, and achieving results.
• Strong work ethic, adept critical thinking skills, and project management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and effectively collaborate across functional groups.
• Tactical and strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a passion for operational excellence.
• Resilient under pressure and able to adapt quickly to dynamic manufacturing demands or regulatory shifts
• Experience managing large teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, BPCS), MES systems (e.g., SAP MES), and Document Control systems (e.g., MasterControl / IQVIA).
• Lean and/or Six Sigma training and application.
• Preferred knowledge of FDA, DEKRA, and ISO regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Location: Arvada, CO
• Compensation: Target annual salary ranges from $75,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience plus annual bonus eligibility.
• Travel: This position may require limited travel.
• Work Arrangement: 100% On-site.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Personal and Vacation Time
• Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & education Assistance
• Bonus referral program
• Service awards and employee Recognition Program

Valuing different backgrounds:

LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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