Manufacturing Associate Supervisor (Machining Background) - 3rd Shift (660556) at Zimmer Dental Inc in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Job Description:

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet Dental is a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry solutions with more than 60 years of industry experience. We are proud to be part of one of the largest musculoskeletal companies in the world. Our mission is to alleviate pain and improve the quality of life for people around the world. Every 10 seconds, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week patients around the world receive a Zimmer Biomet product, resulting in helping millions of people each year. #ZBDental

The Manufacturing Associate Supervisor (Machining Background) - 3rd Shift provides leadership for all production Team Members within a department or Value Stream, on an assigned shift. Responsible for achievement of production schedules that are created by other supervisors or managers, and posting of daily work assignments. Serve as the driver behind product/process safety, quality, delivery and morale.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all production Team Members within a department or Value Stream, on an assigned shift. Supervises two or more Team Members.


• Responsible for day-to-day supervision of Team Members. Maintain all time, attendance, and disciplinary action records for each direct report in a timely manner.


• Responsible for day-to- day compliance and adherence to FDA QSR requirements.


• Perform spot quality checks, 5S audits, Layered Process Audits.


• Help drive/ lead continuous improvement projects.


• Ensure team members are up to date and trained to perform assigned functions, including, but not limited to the areas of GMP, EHS and Quality Systems.


• Ensure management is informed of all significant developments regarding the operation. · Ensure key constraints are managed and properly staffed.


• Ensure product flows at established lead-times through manufacturing cell.


• Responsible for recruitment, development, promotion and disciplinary actions of hourly Team Members on assigned shift.


• Responsible for overall performance management for hourly Team Members, including preparing and delivering annual performance reviews.

Expected Areas of Competence

• Knowledge of Company products, processes and Good Manufacturing practices.


• Ability to work within a team environment not only within the organization unit, but also across departments and shifts.


• Basic understanding of quality systems.


• Basic understanding of lean/continuous improvement concepts.


• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with production team members and management in a professional manner.


• Flexibility to re-prioritize tasks as needs change with strong time management skills.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required, Bachelor’s degree a plus.


• Minimum of 4 years of combined industry (biomedical, medical device) and/or military experience; or 6 years of combined industry, military and/or related (general manufacturing, quality or logistics) experience.


• A combination of education and experience will be considered.


• 0 years of supervisory or leadership experience required but 1+ preferred; may include military leadership experience.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10%

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.