Supervisor, Manufacturing

About the role

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for directing Team Leads and Team Members in manufacturing responsibilities. They manage their team to support and follow Mizuho OSI's business objectives, internal Quality System policies, and corporate values.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate hiring and placement of team members with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Monitor and track staffing conditions, work hours, overtime, job rotation, and absenteeism.
• Manage and appraise team member job performance and recommend corrective action.
• Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, and teamwork.
• Provide direction and motivation to team members emphasizing safety, quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and morale.
• Lead and manage manufacturing activities, achieving department goals and objectives, and keeping on task with targets and implementation schedules.
• Utilize Lean manufacturing methods and techniques to standardize processes, reduce waste, and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Direct the work of Team Leads and Team Members by assigning/re-assigning tasks, analyzing production requirements, and coordinating with other departments.
• Monitor the flow of parts, materials, productivity, and quality, taking corrective action as needed.
• Confirm that team members use the quality systems correctly and ensure quality and regulatory goals are met.
• Participate in safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment for all team members.
• Oversee all training of team members and assign experienced trainers to perform new team member training and cross-training as needed.
• Maintain, plan, and prepare department work instructions, as required.
• Ensure further development of team members through performance evaluations, training plans, feedback, and coaching.
• Collect, record, and analyze information while maintaining documentation regarding the activities in the assigned area as defined by company policy, procedure, or practice.
• Prepare business reports and spreadsheets of required data.
• Maintain specified quality system records and other files and logs of department/shift activities such as production, production problems, parts shortages, scrap, quality, maintenance, etc. (manual and computer).
• Perform other various administrative duties.
• Monitor and maintain team member time, attendance, and training records.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream groups/areas to ensure efficient and stable operations in a team-based environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• HS diploma; minimum of three years supervisory experience in manufacturing/medical device environment.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and understanding of manufacturing type work.
• Capital equipment production is preferred and knowledge of sewing and die cutting of foam, fabrics, and other soft goods materials is a plus.
• Experience using and maintaining production tools and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and part drawings.
• Ability to lead teams focusing on motivation, collaboration, planning, and problem-solving to encourage engagement and achieve team results.
• Experience working with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Knowledge of production control concepts and technical competence.
• Understanding of quality systems and continuous improvement concepts.
• Neat and professional appearance and outgoing people-oriented personality.
• Good computer skills including operating Windows based personal computers, various office equipment and machines, and telephone system.
• Ability to clearly express oneself verbally in the English language (additional languages also preferred) using good grammar, vocabulary, eye contact, and friendly voice inflection with all employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Excellent customer focus with a high sense of urgency.
• Ability to provide excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to function calmly in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• To be able to positively manage situations of a dynamic nature; to be able to modify plans, actions, and decisions in light of changing situations and circumstances while still meeting, or proposing modified, deadlines.
• Ability to clearly and effectively express oneself through written means, to properly use such technical factors as grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and correct spelling.
• To be able to prepare business letters, memorandums, and reports.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions, create and reconcile reports, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• To respond sensitively to the needs and feelings of others regardless of position; to accept interpersonal differences, to maintain rapport, and to interact effectively with all levels of employees within the organization.
• To be able to demonstrate an understanding, and the regular use of a time management process, which systematically structures one’s own work to provide for effective task performance and to plan and prioritize items to meet future demands.
• Ability to establish and accomplish goals independently and to function as a positive and productive team member.