Production Supervisor - Swing shift
Penumbra
The Production Supervisor will supervise all day or swing shift production activities and ensure that processes are performed according to current standard operating procedures.
This is an in-person role, requiring on-site presence five days a week.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities• Supervises production and pilot lines and coordinates the scheduling of people, materials, and equipment• Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.• Interacts with production, quality control, and process engineering departments to coordinate and resolve production related issues• Prepares production reports and reviews log history reports• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. • Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications• High school with 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Solid problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills required • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point • Knowledge and understanding of FDA QSRs and ISO standards preferred
Working Conditions• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments. • Production lab/ Controlled Environment Room (CER)• May have business travel from 0% - 10% • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds• Must be able to move between building and floors.• Must be able to remain stationary and use a microscope, cleanroom or laboratory equipment, or other standard office equipment, for an extensive period of time each day. • Will need to use a computer for email, trainings, procedures, etc.• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Starting Base Salary is $74,991/year - $95,314/year. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. What We Offer•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s). Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see
This is an in-person role, requiring on-site presence five days a week.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities• Supervises production and pilot lines and coordinates the scheduling of people, materials, and equipment• Select, manage, train, and develop staff. Establish objectives and assignments and provide ongoing feedback through performance reviews and development plans.• Interacts with production, quality control, and process engineering departments to coordinate and resolve production related issues• Prepares production reports and reviews log history reports• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company. • Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. • Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications• High school with 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably in the medical device industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Solid problem solving, decision-making, and leadership skills required • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point • Knowledge and understanding of FDA QSRs and ISO standards preferred
Working Conditions• General office, laboratory, and cleanroom environments. • Production lab/ Controlled Environment Room (CER)• May have business travel from 0% - 10% • Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 25 pounds• Must be able to move between building and floors.• Must be able to remain stationary and use a microscope, cleanroom or laboratory equipment, or other standard office equipment, for an extensive period of time each day. • Will need to use a computer for email, trainings, procedures, etc.• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Starting Base Salary is $74,991/year - $95,314/year. We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. What We Offer•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s). Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see
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