Production Coordinator - Sutures (Nights) at Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. in Pendleton, South Carolina

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 60072 Title: Production Coordinator - Sutures (Nights) - SC Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Production Coordinator. This position will be located at the Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. The hours for this position are Night Shift (7:30pm to 6:00am Monday - Thursday). Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This position involves the assembly and testing of medical products and related packaging. Therefore, the work is performed in a clean room environment. Employees who work in clean rooms have a gowning process which includes wearing a hair net, lab coat and booties over shoes. Employees who work in clean rooms may not wear makeup, jewelry, perfumes, hair gels, fake eyelashes, fake nails, etc.

This position includes a one time sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 that will be paid out on your first paycheck.

Main Objective:

To lead a team to assemble and package medical devices following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. assembly and packaging processes and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow our Quality System Requirements to ensure Quality is at the forefront in assembly medical instruments for patient use. Training & enforcement of GMP practices, ensuring adequate line setups and clearances, employees use correct PPE for tasks, gowning procedures are adhered to, and correct documentation is followed.


• Lead and supports new hires and oversees output to ensure error free assembly.


• With the Supervisor, Coordinates Crew Scheduling, training of Operators and testing to ensure comprehension. Provide explanation/reasons for techniques used and their cause.


• Ensure material has traceability at all times, checks materials (lot, PN and Qty) prior to production use.


• Sequencing of Work Orders through computerized Oracle/MES (Manufacturing Execution System).


• Use of bar code scanners to capture labor tracking/costing and WO component consumption. Analytical and reasoning abilities to complete count reconciliations and WO troubleshooting during closure process.


• Timely address issues in work order/DHF documentation, reconciliation issues, as well as quality issues.


• Apply Continuous Improvement principles to the manufacturing process and proactively identify potential issues, and work with Engineering and Supervisors to implement fixes to ensure we assembly quality devices efficiently.


• Material reconciliation and paperwork review.


• Weekly Feedback Forms submitted as it relates to both positive and negative employee performance.


• PC to ensure OJT performed, and documented in a timely manner.


• Ensure machine set-ups, and form completion.


• Train employees on new products, product line layouts, work instructions, packaging instructions, procedures and assembly techniques gained via experience. Provide explanations / reasons for techniques used and their cause.


• With input from the Sr. Production Coordinators drive training, work order documentation control, line separation, and clearance for Suture Assembly Operators.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Successful completion of the Lead Development Program


• 1 year of manufacturing experience related to technical and mechanical aspect of manufacturing including operation of packaging equipment required


• Sutures/Textiles experience preferred


• Experience in Lean manufacturing environment is preferred


• Experience with computerized manufacturing system is desirable (Oracle, SAP, etc.)


• Train the Trainer program


• Sutures experience desired

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.


• Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation.


• Creative thinker and is able to suggest process improvements and problem solve.


• Ability to use inspection tools and measuring devices to assure quality of product.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism at all times.


• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, quality personnel, and supervisors as it relates to ideas, questions, and concerns.


• Knowledge of administrative procedures and computer systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel, Power Point, Documentum, SAP, and Microsoft Outlook.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

The technology and the frequency of the technology required to perform this job are as follows; the occasional operation of some textile equipment, winding, suture attaching machines, tipping & cutting, label printing, weigh scales, label dispenser machine, manual sealers, cleaning machine, and general test equipment.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, problem solve and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed in a cleanroom/controlled environment. A cleanroom is a controlled environment where products are manufactured, in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled to specified limits. These contaminants are generated by people, processes, facilities, and equipment and must be continually removed from the air. Strict rules and procedures are followed to prevent contamination of the product. The only way to control contamination is to control the total environment- air flow rates and direction, pressurization, temperature, humidity, specialized filtration and the sources of these particles all need to be tightly controlled. Temperature ranges from 69F-73F. Hearing protection will be required.

Arthrex 2024 Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Medical Clinics


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.