Production Shift Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews operations of proceeding shift, including status of jobs and equipment, production schedules, job change requirements and availability of all materials.
• Checks for proper machine operation, packers, printers, and miscellaneous operations.
• Covers daily assignments of employees.
• On second & third shifts coordinates and directs maintenance and quality control.
• Covers the training of new employees on all equipment.
• Involved with the daily monitoring Statistical Process Control utilizing Infinity QS on all designated processes with responsibility that process meet agreed upon dimensional capabilities for Cp/Cpk.
• Adheres to all quality objectives and ensures quality standards are met.
• Maintains production records utilizing SAP for production monitoring and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains time and attendance system functions for employee’s working on their designated shift including the tracking of employee attendance points.
• Ensures that employees comply with plant health, safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Supports GMS initiative through team participation.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of employee time and attendance system.
• Cooperates internally with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Machine Operators, Production Workers, Quality Control and Maintenance personnel.
• Cooperates externally with customers, vendors and other Gerresheimer facilities.
• Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Good Housekeeping requirements.
• Wears safety glasses required in Production and Warehouse areas. Hair/Beard nets, hearing protection, and lab coats required in Production areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Associates Degree in Management or Engineering
• Three – Five years’ experience in related manufacturing experience
• Experience in directing and supervising employees
• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow established technical and administrative procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Mobile Equipment Licenses (Forklift)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Statistical Process Control
• Able to read blueprints
• Use of calipers and gauges

Communication

• Must possess strong communication skills in written, verbal and presentation form.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally and tactfully with all levels of management across all functional areas.
• Ability to present financial concepts to non-financial personnel, influence and persuade key stakeholders.
• Actively communicate company vision and values to your team and ensure work is aligned with organizational goals.

Candidate Attributes

• Values – Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Innovation & Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Ability to motivate employees
• Strong organizational skills
• Communicates and delegates assignments clearly and concise
• Able to handle pressure of time constraints in meeting plant goals
• Demonstrates leadership through daily activities and professional conduct
• Detail oriented
• Dependable and punctual
• Competent and conscientious
• Orderly and clean environment
• Good communications, patience and diplomacy in dealing with others