(USA-SC-Liberty) Senior Operator – Group Lead 1

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Senior Operator - Group Lead I to lead our 2nd shift team. Working under general supervision, supports the assigned area production supervisor in ensuring the continuous flow of high quality production through assigned work cells in accordance with manufacturing obligations. Assist in ensuring that high levels of productivity and product quality are consistently maintained and helps coordinate efforts towards their continuous improvement. Take initiative to ensure that work is done accurately and completely. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel within the department. Position will provide support to manufacturing. Each employee can make a difference at St. Jude Medical and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals. Impact this role will have on St. Jude Medical: * Assists in coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules. * Coordinates communication of work instruction to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives * Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas. * Advises supervisor or other appropriate contacts in the event of equipment failure. * Accumulates information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities. * Assists in providing direct training to area operators as required. Provides feedback on defects encountered, and provides re-training support as necessary. * Accumulates and organizes data to support areas continuous improvement plans, as directed. * Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas * Performs inspection and determines disposition of rejected components per required documentation, as directed. * As directed or as necessary, performs direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules. * Remains current on development in field of expertise, applicable regulatory requirements and a general knowledge of the company’s products, markets and objectives as well as industry trends. * Coordinates purchase requests for equipment and services * Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence. * Performs related duties and functions, on occasion, as assigned or required. Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand St. Jude Medical’s marketplace success: * High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent. * Typically a minimum of four or more year’s progressively more responsible assembly experience involving the manufacture of implantable medical devices or their equivalent. * Requires a demonstrated understanding of key practices and procedures of the function, company products, policies and programs plus a mastery of the appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineers and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisor personnel. * Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others. * Demonstrated organizational skills, attentiveness to detail and the ability to work under general supervision is required. Must be adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner while meeting assigned deadlines. * Must also have demonstrated verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and basic math skills. The demonstrated ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English is also required. * The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential. * Must be able to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information. Demonstrated proficiency in operating a personal computer * Must be proficient in using various PC-based software packages including word processing/spreadsheet software. Must be willing to learn MES software. Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability to work overtime Your preferred qualifications and education: * An Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology or other comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or their equivalent preferred * Academic or in-house courses in leadership, skills training, Continuous Improvement (CI), cycle time improvement, etc preferred **Job:** **OP-Production* **Title:** *Senior Operator – Group Lead 1* **Location:** *South Carolina-Liberty* **Requisition ID:** *150001MZ*