Production Supervisor

Job Summary

Plan, direct, and supervise operations production processes and personnel within the proprietary product value streams in Operations, under the appropriate guidance and leadership. Operations include Advanced Manufacturing, Product packaging, and product rework / distribution as needed. Responsible for Safety, accountable for adherence to procedures / quality, production, maintenance, and schedules on assigned shifts; promote effective team member/Company relations to help improve team engagement, customer service and Company profits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to Advanced Manufacturing operations / products, in conjunction with quality standards for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream.
• Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule / staffing requirements.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant team members.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate team members and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate team member performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel team members for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of team members relations issues.

• Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each team member has worked.
• Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
• Ensure Safety regulations, OSHA, SOPs, and cGMP are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Network with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Actively participate in site wide Safety Committee Team / projects.
• Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, safety rules, policies, and work procedures, and all instructions.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.

Education

• Education: Bachelor's in a technical discipline to include Business, Operations or Engineering preferred

Work Experience

• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of repetitive process, high tech, manufacturing – mechanical automated systems.
• Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills
• General knowledge of OSHA/EPA/safety regulations, manufacturing and process automation
• Working knowledge of business and shop floor systems to effectively manage operations; prefer SPA and MS Office applications.
• Experience working with ISO9000, FDA and cGMP required.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and employees in the organization.
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean manufacturing principles to be able to support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

• Health Services\First Aid Certification Upon Hire preferred or
• Health Services\CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Self-motivated and solution-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good communication, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Must wear safety toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, as required, in production areas.
• Must follow and comply with Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code (SOI).
• Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies, procedure (SOIs), rules and State and Federal laws