Manufacturing Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to organize and oversee production operations at our Adel, GA facility. You will be ultimately responsible for the Safety, Quality, and Productivity of all manufacturing employees, lines, and output of our products. We expect you to have significant know-how in production processes and procedures for GMP certified manufacturing, with the ability to direct personnel toward maximum performance. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Safety/5S
  • Ensures and operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Achieves and reports 5S standards for equipment and manufacturing area
  • Actively participates in BOSS (Behavioral Observation Safety System) and necessary audits
  • Champions incident investigation process
  • Facilitates appropriate training for all safety-related activities
  • Establish and maintain compliance with current GMP and safety programs
  • Communicate any safety issues from the shift
• Quality
  • Conducts in-process quality checks and takes necessary actions for non-compliance
  • Understands quality measures and KPI linkage to site results and vision
  • Ensures compliance with necessary CGMP standards
• Production
  • Direct supervision of area employees; lead DDS between shift changes
  • Interacts with schedulers, batching, filling, shipping, and maintenance departments to develop schedules and ensure meeting objectives
  • Establish staffing requirements to achieve compliance in meeting scheduled workloads
  • Ensure corporate policy is followed regarding personnel or environmental issues
  • Assist department managers in development and achievement of department objectives
  • Understand and respect operation measures and KPI linkage
  • Ensure all basic operations needed with equipment and manual processes to have the area properly running according to standards
  • Participates in improvement events and completes daily reports
  • Proposes and implements improvements in manufacturing/production areas
  • Complete RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving) and action plans as required
• Key Indicators
  • TAR (Total Accident Rate) for the Shift
  • Quality Assurance Rate (% of RFT, % of FPQ for the shift)
  • Units produced, weights per hour, and number of units made
  • % Adherence to Weekly Production Plan

Skills & Qualifications

• Understand in-process measures and KPI linkage to site results and vision
• Interpretation of equipment and product data (e.g., run charts, bar charts, pareto)
• Solid root cause problem-solving capability (identify to root cause)
• Basic equipment/mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting, minor adjustments, and repairs
• Basic Lean principles and tools including 5S, Standard Work, and Sustainability
• Process ownership as defined by department (Safety, Quality, Production)
• Change Leadership Principles
• Understand and lead site safety policies and procedures within the department
• Ability to identify and immediately communicate HR-related incidents requiring disciplinary actions
• Facilitate training of processes
• Participate in the testing of SAP Production
• Assist in the development of SAP Production training modules
• Troubleshoot SAP Production issues to resolution
• Create Work Instructions and OPLs as required
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic leadership skills (effective communication, coaching/giving feedback, conflict management)
• Work in a team-based environment (shared ownership and responsibility)
• Ensure direct reports are working toward successful completion of their KPIs
• Run the Annual Performance Appraisal program with direct reports
• Strong organizational skills (time and physical area)
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Take ownership of critical KPIs and develop action plans to improve
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for success in this position
• Works with integrity and respect, displaying tact and diplomacy
• Good understanding of HR and financial acumen is highly desired

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, STEM, or related field
• 5-7 years of related experience in Manufacturing Management or Medical Cannabis (preferred)
• Experience, knowledge, or training in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods
• Maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Handle organic matter daily
• Able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection)
• Able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details
• Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (moderate noise)

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.