Production Supervisor - Mixing

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor will oversee the assigned production lines, delegate daily work assignments, and help drive continuous improvement. This position will be in our Compounding area in production.

Reports to: Production Manager

Functional Responsibilities:

• Identify and lead continuous improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost.

• Assigned to lead 1-2 A3 projects, o Creating a team to assist with the project o Gather and analyze data o Gather suggestions o Create a plan of action o Implement improvements o Update documents if needed o Present findings to upper management

• Ensure and enforce quality system compliance and re-enforce the quality culture with the team.

• Manage day to day production activities. o Looking ahead in schedule o Checking inventory levels o Requesting material o Manage activities to minimize down time

• Coordinate production planning (production changes, scheduling)

• Manage production staffing needs and training of new and existing personnel.

• Update training plans and SOPs/work instructions by identifying best practices to standardize.

• Communicate needs/timing with support departments (maintenance, quality, lab, etc.).

• Develop work team, take ownership, and hold self and team accountable for shift performance.

• Counsel, discipline and coach team members.

• Review and approve employee timecards to track employee attendance and PTO

• Identify strengths and weaknesses of team members for development opportunities or promotions.

• Complete and administer annual performance evaluations.

• Assist in Resource Planning (Capital Equipment needs, Staffing needs).

• Maintain & report production metrics (safety, quality, delivery and cost) and recommend improvement projects

• Maintain a safe environment by promoting employee involvement. Fill out incident reports and perform investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Assist in 6 sigma program.

• Support new product development & launch activities from a production perspective.

• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Required Experience, Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong people & team leadership skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a high pace environment.

• Computer literate / Proficient with Microsoft Office / familiar with ERP systems.

• Strong math skills.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) verbal and written communication.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in OTC/FDA/GMP controlled environment a plus.

• Experience with blending, filling, packaging, or automated equipment.

• Experience with employee relations issues, performance improvement plans, etc.

• Familiarity with Lean & working within a Lean Enterprise organization a plus.

Educational Qualifications:
High School or GED and 4 years of applicable experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to bend and reach throughout the workday.

• Employee must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 – 12 hours in a workday.

• Ability to function in highly stressful situations.

Environmental Requirements:
This position is required to be onsite full time. The work environments described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job onsite. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location