Production Supervisor

SteriPro Canada is a leading medical devices reprocessing company, providing leading practice reprocessing and sterilization services from its facility in Mississauga, Ontario, and on-site at its partner hospitals. We are experts in the field of Medical Device Reprocessing, and are current with all standards and regulations set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for the reprocessing and sterilization of reusable medical instruments and devices. SteriPro is committed to continue improving the Medical Device Reprocessing profession.

We are seeking a Production Supervisor with experience in a unionized environment to join our team, initially based in Mississauga and later on-site within the GTA. The Production Supervisor will oversee the effectiveness of daily manufacturing operations by managing personnel to ensure safety, quality, customer service, and efficient resource utilization.

MAIN DUTIES

Supervisor is responsible for:

- Guide, supervise, and help train all Technician staff in the reprocessing of reusable medical device
- Supervise staff working in all areas of reprocessing
- Manage daily staffing assignments (i.e. replacement of staff, sick days etc.), staff/lunch breaks;
- Maintain working knowledge of all equipment and its functions as well as reporting on equipment status
- Maintain working knowledge of the instrument tracking system and its functions
- Maintain the schedule of training and ongoing competencies for production staff
- Ensure all reusable medical devices are reprocessed correctly according to standards and manufacturer’s recommendations
- Understanding and following appropriate Collective Agreements
- Ensure that priority items are managed appropriately
- Performs quality inspection audits daily
- Monitor the repair and maintenance programs for instruments on a daily basis
- Maintain an ongoing list of instrument inventory requirements
- Report on attendance management issues including employee mentoring, and discipline
- Maintain workplace safety standards and practices
- Ensure that staff are properly trained in the safety and health procedures appropriate for their assigned duties
- Ensure personal protective equipment policies are adhered to
- Participate in special projects and committees as assigned

HEALTH & SAFETY COMPLIANCE
- Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Regulations.
- Conduct Health and Safety walk throughs and inspections.
- Participates in Evacuation Drills—staff education on nearest exits.
- Training required: WHMIS
- Enforce employee adherence to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) polices
- Promote safe workplace practices and prevent workplace accidents.
- Follows SteriPro Safety Rules.

Educational / Professional Development / Work Experience Requirements
- 2 - 5 years as a Production supervisors required and preferably in Medical Device Reprocessing or healthcare field.
- Medical Device Reprocessing Certification required or willing to obtain
- General knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards
- General knowledge of surgical instruments reprocessing including all decontamination, clean assembly, and sterilization
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of instrument processing and infection control required;
- Experience directing work flow is essential
- Must demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes in workflow and have the ability to make quick assessments to establish priorities
- Basic troubleshooting skills of Medical Device reprocessing equipment
- Must have or be able to acquire within a reasonable period of time a thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and regulations applicable to the area of supervision

Pay: $58,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Supervising: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person