CA$44,000 – CA$90,000SeniorFull Time
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.
Verathon® is looking for a Production Lead to become the newest member of our Operations located in Burnaby, British Columbia.The Production Lead is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to staff with respect to duties and responsibilities and helping facilitate consistent communication to ensure the Production Team can make well informed decisions.
Principal Responsibilities:• Ensure the Production areas are maintained in an organized and tidy manner• Ensure consistent professional communications with all VMCA team members• Support VMCA’s Quality Management System that establishes and maintains effective quality assurance processes and compliance to the International Standards: ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR, SOR 98-292), FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR, 21 CFR Part 820) and the Medical Device Directive (MDD93/42/EEC)• Assist with the training of new and current employees on procedures and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs)• Document the training to meet quality regulations• Work with Production Manager to prioritize the production build schedule• Assist in maintaining individual and departmental productivity standards• Monitor product quality and ensure proper documentation• Assist in processes to improve productivity (i.e. flexible manufacturing)• Assist in resolving manufacturing problems (i.e. labor standards, line balancing)• Maintain and order shop supplies; receive production materials and coordinate distribution with Production team• Assist Production Manager in implementing Lean Manufacturing• Assemble and test products as per documented procedures• Responsible for learning new assignments quickly and effectively• Work on other projects and tasks as required• Uphold the VMCA Company Mission and Core Values
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing environment • Strong supervisory, leadership and organizational skills• Excellent interpersonal communication skills• The ability to work well individually and in a team environment• Ability to read and follow procedures• Ability to meet required deadlines• Demonstrated detail and organizational skills• Working knowledge of MS Office software and ability to quickly learn new software• Familiarity with common computer applications including MRP & ERP• Knowledge and skill in Lean Manufacturing Techniques a benefit• Level 1 First Aid a benefit (willing to train)
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs., as needed
Salary range - $22.00 to $45.00 CAD hourly + $2.00 per hour swing shift premium if applicable (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan.
