Production Supervisor

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for manufacturing operations on 3rd shift and a product portfolio of life science filtration devices. The Production Supervisor will build and sustain a strong manufacturing support team through a balanced approach towards employee safety, product quality, and customer delivery performance.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on team player with high energy and work as a collaborative team member and leader to achieve operational safety, quality, and output goals. This person must be highly self-motivated, and coordinate activities with support staff including Process, Validation, and Quality Engineering.

Duties Include:

• Oversee daily production operations and manage a team of production workers.
• Establish and maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work environment.
• Direct the implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures on the production floor.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in productivity and performance metrics using lean tools and operator engagement.
• Acts as a mentor to staff and develops a “learning” organization.
• Accomplishes manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching/counselling team members, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure that KPI measurable are met consistently (i.e. MPS, back order, etc.)
• Maintain product integrity and ensure that all product issued to work centers is properly accounted for and tracked.
• Actively manage employee performance through coaching and counselling, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Interact with other departments to obtain required support and foster an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Keeps management informed on any production issues that may impact production schedule.
• Lead risk assessments and quality and safety audits to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation measures.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years progressive experience within an FDA-regulated industry or manufacturing environment.
• 2 years in a leadership position or a position of increasing responsibilities with demonstrated leadership skills and responsibilities.
• High School degree or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of QMS, ISO and cGMP.

• Strong leadership skills w/ability to motivate, inspire, and build a high performing team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to clearly communicate issues and areas for improvement to management and direct reports in a timely and easy to understand manner.
• Hands-on team player with high energy.
• Collaborative team member and leader to achieve operational safety, quality, and output goals.
• Requisite confidence and experience to drive effective, pragmatic and risk-based decisions.
• Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills.
• Collaborative team player.
• Drive change and challenge the status quo in a respectful, professional manner.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

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