Manufacturing Supervisor

The Manufacturing Supervisor reports directly to the department Cell Leader(s). Facilitates the safe execution of daily activities related to the manufacture of components and/or finished product in the department. Provides servant leadership and motivation to technical and hourly associates to achieve desired quality, quantity, service, and cost standards through safe and proper utilization of materials and equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide Leadership in a facilitator role to assigned technical and hourly associates to achieve departmental quality, quantity, service, cost, and safety goals.
• Facilitate team meetings as required and participate in associate projects as a team member
• Assures compliance to appropriate regulatory requirements. Initiates corrective activities when not in compliance and advises departmental Manufacturing Manager Cell Leader of noncompliance and proposed corrective activities.
• Instructs and facilitates training of associates in the performance of their job in a safe and efficient manner, following prescribed procedures as detailed in the job description, VO’s, VS’s, VT’s, ECO’s, JSA’s and hazardous materials communication requirements.
• Recommends, initiates, or facilitates measures from associates to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, changes in working condition and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve quality and reduce waste.
• Analyzes work order variances and coordinates works with Finance, Materials Coordinator and Cell Leader on corrective activities to resolve material variances.
• Initiates and maintains accurate records and reports of daily production, and waste, lot component and process inspection data sheets, inventory documents departmental associate contra charge sheets, Division Factory Work Order charges, associate status changes, levels of absence, disciplinary warnings, and any other records vital for the satisfactory performance of the operation.
• Owner of the TMS (Tiered Management System) Tier 1 and Tier 2 on their shift, drives daily problem solving, urgency, and calls out issues they cannot resolve with their own team. Prepares the T2 board in advance of the daily T2 meeting and is clearly knowledgeable about the WIN opportunities on their lines. Drives ownership and gains commitments on resolution from resources to ensure that problems are resolved.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred or equivalent High School Diploma/GED with 10 years of supervisory (leadership) experience.
• 2 years of supervisory /leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Able to work 12-hour night shift, 7pm-7am on a 3, 2, 2, 3 schedule.
• computer Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel required.
• Knowledge of basic Problem-Solving Tools, Root Cause Analysis, 5Whys, 4M analysis, and PDCA.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, and experience with Lean Manufacturing and SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and ability to apply process to improve line performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of supervisory experience in a Plant/Manufacturing Setting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• TPM: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumter, SC: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000