Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Career advancement opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
Cook Medical is a global medical device manufacturer specializing in minimally invasive medical devices that improve the health and lives of patients worldwide. Founded in 1963, Cook Medical is headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, and has a strong presence worldwide, including a state-of-the-art facility in Winston-Salem. The company is committed to innovation, quality, and ensuring their products meet the highest standards for patient safety and clinical outcomes. Cook Medical fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to healthcare advancements.
The Line Leader position at Cook Medical's Winston-Salem facility plays a crucial role in overseeing and supporting production personnel involved in the fabrication, assembly, packaging, and inspection of medical devices. This role is critical in ensuring that the manufacturing process adheres to stringent quality and safety standards, meeting regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency. The Line Leader works closely with department supervisors and production teams to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As a Line Leader, you will spend the majority of your time actively engaged in production tasks, leading by example, training new employees, and ensuring that all team members comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality System Procedures (QSPs). You will assist in coordinating department priorities, support manufacturing operations, and assume supervisory responsibilities when needed. This role demands strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and technical proficiency in using small measuring devices, gauges, and basic computer systems.
Safety is paramount at Cook Medical. The Line Leader is expected to enforce strict adherence to safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of all employees. Additionally, the position requires handling occasional physical tasks, including lifting items weighing between 5 to 50 pounds and working in a controlled environment. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is limited but demands careful attention to safety guidelines.
Working at Cook Medical in this capacity offers an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values quality, innovation, and the professional development of its workforce. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to lead a team within a dynamic manufacturing setting, this position offers a fulfilling career path with a respected leader in the medical device industry. Employment is typically full-time, with a focus on maintaining regular, punctual attendance and a strong commitment to operational excellence.
The Line Leader position at Cook Medical's Winston-Salem facility plays a crucial role in overseeing and supporting production personnel involved in the fabrication, assembly, packaging, and inspection of medical devices. This role is critical in ensuring that the manufacturing process adheres to stringent quality and safety standards, meeting regulatory requirements while maintaining operational efficiency. The Line Leader works closely with department supervisors and production teams to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
As a Line Leader, you will spend the majority of your time actively engaged in production tasks, leading by example, training new employees, and ensuring that all team members comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality System Procedures (QSPs). You will assist in coordinating department priorities, support manufacturing operations, and assume supervisory responsibilities when needed. This role demands strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and technical proficiency in using small measuring devices, gauges, and basic computer systems.
Safety is paramount at Cook Medical. The Line Leader is expected to enforce strict adherence to safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of all employees. Additionally, the position requires handling occasional physical tasks, including lifting items weighing between 5 to 50 pounds and working in a controlled environment. Exposure to hazardous chemicals is limited but demands careful attention to safety guidelines.
Working at Cook Medical in this capacity offers an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that values quality, innovation, and the professional development of its workforce. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to lead a team within a dynamic manufacturing setting, this position offers a fulfilling career path with a respected leader in the medical device industry. Employment is typically full-time, with a focus on maintaining regular, punctual attendance and a strong commitment to operational excellence.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and understand English product documentation
- Basic experience with manufacturing processes
- Good manual dexterity
- Ability to lift between 5 and 50 pounds
- Willingness to work in a controlled manufacturing environment
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and understand product documentation and specification drawings in English
- Proficiency using small measuring devices and gauges
- Basic computer entry and retrieval skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with medical device manufacturing or similar production environments is beneficial
- Effective communication and leadership abilities
Job Duties
- Lead and assist production personnel in fabrication, assembly, packaging, and inspection of medical devices
- Work collaboratively with team members to promote quality and integrity standards
- Train employees to manufacture product while operating machinery at least 80% of the time
- Become qualified to perform all operator tasks in the department
- Meet daily with the department supervisor to set priorities and communicate information
- Assist supervisor in overall departmental operations and functions
- Oversee adherence to controlled manufacturing procedures, SOPs, and QSPs
- Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor
- Strictly enforce safety protocols and requirements
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
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