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Junior Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
City:  Juarez
Country/Region:  Mexico
State: 
Business Area:  Production
Department:  Operations, Juárez
Employment Type:  Full-time
Req ID:  9991

A global job position with an impact
We are growing and expanding our Manufacturing Site in Mexico! In the job as Production Supervisor Jr., you will have the opportunity to actively support the organization by meeting ensuring that our manufacturing site runs as needed to have the growth expected of the products we make in Mexico, excel in your own daily tasks and responsibilities, and experience a very varied working day in a dynamic.

Duties/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 the
• proper use of equipment, resources, and PPE.
• Support employee training initiatives and work with the Training Department when
  employees need support with 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 are: GR&R, SVs, Test Method, Criticality.
• Ability to understand and utilize assembly documentation such as but not limited to the
  following: Schematics, BOM's, Visuals, Debug, Testing tools and procedures.
• Provide clear direction and training for production associates.
• Advice on scheduling and staffing needs.
• Provides 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 of working different shifts. 

 

Work Environment:  

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


How to Apply:

If you are interested in the position, then please apply as soon as possible through our recruitment system. Note that we will invite candidates for interviews on a continuous basis so no need to hesitate. 
This job ad will be online until March 31, 2026, but once we have found the right candidate, this ad will no longer be online. For more information about the position, please feel free to contact at marc@ambu.com.

 

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit ambu.com or follow us on LinkedIn.