Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Ensures on time delivery by effectively managing throughput, productivity, and staffing level.
• Ensures employees in assigned cell are trained on applicable SOPs and WIs, cell processes are understood and always followed.
• Promotes and supports continuous process improvement activities.
• Identifies constraints and devises mitigation plans to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Collaborates with assigned Process Engineers to standardize processes and maintain a smooth workflow within the work cell.
• Provides employees with the training and tools needed to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Works proactively with other cells and provides support as needed to ensure customer needs are met.
• Buils productive working relationships with internal and external partners (i.e. planning, quality assurance, outside vendors, etc.).
• Supports new product introduction activities as needed to ensure new products are brought online smoothly and efficiently.
• Executes timely completion of annual performance reviews including regularly completing employee scorecards, following up on progress with one-on-one with each employee at least quarterly, and revising and/or adjusting goals as necessary.
• Performs coaching and disciplinary activities as necessary.
• Ensures direct reporting employees understand and follow safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3-5 years of experience with increasing responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to motivate others to work as a team towards a common goal.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Demonstrated accountability / time management. Must follow through with commitments and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand and complete all paperwork.
• Knowledge of MRP system to be able to enter electronic transactions, SAP experience preferred.
• Self-motivated; able to work with little supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and techniques preferred.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of all Acumed products and processes preferred.