Manufacturing Supervisor

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to organize and oversee production operations. 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. The ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance is required. Must possess a strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Safety/5S

• Achieves and reports 5S standards for equipment and manufacturing area
• Participates in BOSS (Behavioral Observation Safety System) and necessary audits
• Facilitates appropriate training for all safety related activities
• Establish and maintain compliance to current GMP, safety programs
• Communicate any safety issues from the shift

Quality

• Conducts in-process quality check 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 the area employees
• Lead DDS between shift changes
• Interacts with the schedulers, batching, filling, shipping, and maintenance departments to develop schedules and ensure meeting objectives to create the best schedule for production
• Ensures staffing requirements to achieve compliance in meeting scheduled workloads
• Affirm that corporate policy is followed in reference to all personnel or environmental issues
• Aid department managers in development and achievement of department objectives
• Understand and respect operation measures and KPI linkage
• Affirm all basic operations needed with equipment and manual processes to have area properly running according to standards
• Participates in improvement events and completes daily reports
• Proposes/implements improvements in the manufacturing/production areas
• Completes 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 # of units made
• % Adherence to Weekly Production Plan

Skills and Qualifications

• Understand In-Process Measures and KPI linkage to Site Results and Vision
• Interpretation of equipment and product data (i.e. run charts, bar charts, pareto)
• Solid root cause problem solving capability (identify to root cause)
• Basic equipment/mechanical knowledge to for troubleshooting, minor adjustments, and minor repairs
• Basic Lean principles and tools including 5S, Standard Work and Sustainability
• Process ownership as defined by department (i.e. Safety, Quality, Production)
• Change Leadership Principles
• Understand and lead site safety policies and procedures within department
• Identify and immediately communicate to HR any incidents that may require disciplinary actions
• Facilitate training of processes
• Participate in the testing of SAP Production
• Aid in the development of SAP Production training modules
• Be able to 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)
• Affirm direct reports are working towards successful completion of their KPIs
• Run the Annual Performance appraisal program with the 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

Additional Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, STEM etc
• 5-7 years’ experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management or Medical Cannabis preferred
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing

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
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have 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
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position. Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.