Supervisor, Production

Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing

HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization’s inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Job Summary

This position supports Manufacturing by supervising employees/production cells to assure that work requirements of the cell and appropriate quality standards are being met or exceeded. Employee safety, product quality, productivity, team engagement/morale and daily communication are the primary responsibilities necessary to ensure objectives are being met.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities and performance of direct reports to ensure the achievement of objectives and performance goals.
• Plan and schedule the work of multiple cells to make the most effective use of resources. Set priorities as necessary.
• Recommend budgetary needs and ensure departmental financial goals are achieved.
• Evaluate production records for work group to ensure that cell quality and productivity standards are met.
• Assure that all members of the cell are properly trained including job tasks, safety, company policies, etc.
• Evaluate and determine training needs and individual goals for members of the cell and balance them with production needs.
• Help determine ways to improve process and add value through quality improvement, cost reduction, improved efficiency, higher productivities, etc.
• Oversee the flow of materials, supplies and products through the cell as well as the status of the machine and equipment used, keeping senior leader informed of special needs.
• Maintain a safe a secure work environment.
• Initiate and conduct team meetings to promote teamwork and share information, establishing sound employee relationships.
• Supervise employee actions including counseling employees, disciplinary action, transfers, time off, performance reviews, merit increase, and performance actions.
• Develop employees through coaching, mentoring, performance management, training, and succession planning, while building employee morale and motivation.
• Communicate any changes in product requirements, company procedure, policies, organization, etc., to members of the cell.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure that company and team goals are met.
• Contributes to achieving financial objectives.
• Participates in employee selection, interviews and placement.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent supervisory skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, communication skills
• Experience in manufacturing scheduling processes, dental instrument manufacturing processes including making, assembling, finishing and production support processes, as well as experience in extruding, printing presses and injection molding a plus
• Experience with various measuring devices such as micrometer, caliper and protractor
• Solid computer skills, MS Office Suite, SAP or other MRP programs a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  
  

Working Conditions

Shop floor conditions apply. Sitting, standing, walking, lifting. Good lighting and no special vision requirements. No exposure to outside, extreme weather, or hazardous conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

HuFriedyGroup is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-868-5534. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!