Fabrication Production Leader 2Nd Shift

Helmer Scientific designs, integrates, manufactures, markets, and distributes specialized medical and laboratory equipment to clinical and life science customers in over 125 countries. 

At Helmer:

• We offer competitive salary and benefits
• We offer a positive team environment
• We offer an opportunity to fulfill potential by performing meaningful and rewarding work
• We are committed to serving customers, team members and the world community

Are you ready to join us and make a difference? We have a career opportunity for a Manufacturing Fabrication Production Leader to join our team! 

The Manufacturing Fabrication Production Leader: 

• Position leads the entire 2nd Shift team, including Fabrication, Assembly and Materials, and is responsible for ensuring that all of 2nd Shift operations meet safety, quality, and productivity requirements.  

• This position reports to the Fabrication Department Manager with dotted lines to the Materials Department Leader and Assembly Department Leader. 

• Is responsible for keeping Fabrication Department Manager apprised of activity on 2nd Shift as well as other leaders where appropriate.

Relative Work Experience: 4-8 years relative work experience, including fabrication equipment knowledge (CO2 Laser, CNC punch, press brakes, welding (MIG & TIG), powder coating, etc.).  Demonstrated successful experience leading and directing the work of others.  Leadership in a 2nd or 3rd shift operation preferred.  2 or more years of leadership experience required.

Education:  High school diploma or GED required.  Bachelor’s degree in operations field preferred.

Certifications / Licenses:  None required.

Computer Systems / Software:  None.

Specialized Training:  Knowledge of FDA and GMP procedures, six sigma, lean manufacturing preferred

Key Competencies:

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork inside/outside the department to reach common goals; open to and solicits diverse views and opinions from others; breaks down barriers to builds consensus.
• Ability to promote and identify process improvements in the work environment, actively seeking to make things better.
• Ability to actively partner with team members to provide them with pertinent information, techniques, instruction, feedback and encouragement to maximize their success on the job.
• Is open to the ideas, diverse views and opinions of others; offers opinions constructively; offers assistance when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate modes, level of detail and content to clearly convey information. Uses discretion and demonstrates sensitivity to confidentiality concerns.  Listens effectively and provides appropriate feedback.
• Proactively anticipates, manages and constructively resolves conflicts and disagreements, identifies ways conflict can lead to positive change and takes appropriate action to address conflicts.
• Ability to hold team members accountable and drive accountability of team members.
• Ability to provide specific, ongoing, timely, direct performance feedback to team members.

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If you don’t meet the minimum requirements we’ve listed, but still think you are qualified for the job, you are welcome to apply for consideration.

As an EEO/AA Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. 

Helmer is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace in which we respect and celebrate each person.