Junior Production Supervisor - 1St Shift (Ciudad Juárez)

Production Supervisor Jr.

Location: Juarez, Mexico.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Business Area: Production.

Department: Operations, Juárez.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support Production Supervisor and act as supervisor fill‑in when needed.
• Assist in monitoring team performance to ensure adherence to standards and quality expectations, and daily production plans.
• Input, verify, and help analyze production data across reporting systems to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Address employee concerns, escalating to appropriate personnel when necessary, and following up to ensure resolution.
• Assist in administering corrective actions under supervisor guidance and contribute to employee recognition efforts through the company reward system.
• Foster open communication, positive morale, and teamwork across production employees.
• Promote and maintain product quality by supporting organizational standards and ensuring compliance with established processes.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by educating and guiding personnel on proper use of equipment, resources, and PPE.
• Support employee training initiatives and work with the Training Department when employees need training related topics.
• Provide guidance to Manufacturing Group Leaders and contribute to their development.
• Assist in the effective use of manufacturing resources and assets to optimize efficiency.
• Work additional hours or shifts as needed to support operational requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist MFG Engineer in developing new product validation program and assure compliance to reduce the launch time.
• Perform walkthroughs, inspections, product evaluation and testing as needed.
• Conduct engineering test evaluations such as GR&R, SVs, test method, criticality.
• Understand and utilize assembly documentation such as schematics, BOMs, visuals, debug, testing tools and procedures.
• Provide clear direction and training for production associates.
• Advise on scheduling and staffing needs.
• Provide guidance, training, and leadership to new technicians or clerks.

Authority

• Stop production when product is not meeting the quality specifications.
• Discard products that have been damaged, contaminated or do not conform to product specifications.
• Report safety, quality or other concerns on the line side or department boards and responsible personnel.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in the medical device industry or other regulated industry preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous leadership experience (e.g., Lead, Group Leader, or Supervisor role).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and/or formal lean training.
• Degree in related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience in inventory control; aging analysis preferred.
• Availability to provide support on other shifts as needed.
• Availability to work different shifts.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing facility, and as a result, employees may be exposed to noise, chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, machinery vibration, or other workplace hazards controlled within compliance of current safety and health standards.