Device Operations Lead

Device Operations Lead

Location: Onsite Newton NC

Reports To: Assistant Production Manager - Device

Employment Status: Full Time

Travel: None

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift - Rotating biweekly schedule (Monday-Thursday/Monday-Wednesday) from 6:00 PM-6:00 AM

Pay: $27.50/hour plus $1.00/hour shift differential

Benefits: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K with matching.

Position Overview

Make an impact where quality and leadership come together! The Device Operations Lead supports device operations through a combination of technical leadership and hands-on production responsibilities to ensure quality products that are essential to Gusmer's reputation as the “Go To Provider”. Serves as a day-to-day resource for team members while partnering with management to communicate performance feedback, development opportunities, attendance concerns, policy issues, and operational challenges. This is a hands-on lead role without direct supervisory responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the shift lead by coordinating workflow, supporting daily operations, and communicating production, quality, staffing, and equipment concerns to management.

• Train, coach, and mentor employees in molding, assembly, equipment operation, quality standards, GMP, ISO requirements, and safe work practices.

• Support employee onboarding, cross-training, and skill development to build a flexible and high-performing workforce.

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot injection molding equipment, welders, testers, printers, and related production machinery.

• Perform production activities including molding, assembly, inspection, packaging, and material handling while meeting quality and production expectations.

• Monitor production performance, identify operational issues, and help maintain workflow continuity to achieve production and shipment goals.

• Ensure compliance with safety policies, PPE requirements, GMP standards, ISO requirements, and company quality procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

• Accurately complete production documentation, quality records, and electronic system entries, while supporting audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 1 years' production experience in molding operations or device assembly.

Work Environment

This position typically functions in a manufacturing and warehouse setting with exposure to machinery, moving parts, and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to varying temperatures depending on the season and location within the facility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and supporting internal career growth. All qualified internal applicants will receive consideration consistent with company policies.