Production Supervisor I (1st Shift)

Production Supervisor

Manpower Engineering is partnering with a leader in medical device manufacturing for a 1st Shift, Production Supervisor. Job Title : 1st Shift, Production Supervisor Location : Vadnais Heights, MN (100% onsite) Pay : $75,000 - $80,000 DOE Duration : Direct Hire Hours : 6AM 2 : 30PM

Job Function Summary :

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations, within manufacturing processes, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will include the development of people and processes to optimize safety, quality, productivity, and timely delivery. This role demands a blend of forward thinking and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

1. Lead assigned operations team in delivering results across the Key Performance Indicators.

2. Analyze capacity and implement a staffing plan by identifying resource requirements, formulate business case for additional personnel, and obtain approval for changes.

3. Identify and develop direct reports by providing training, assigning challenging tasks, and conducting performance management and reviews. This includes regularly reviewing and monitoring JBAS and work order training to ensure team members are proficient and able to effectively rotate through different stations.

4. Collaborate with cross-functional core team members to achieve goals.

5. Manage the performance of team members, including hiring, coaching, disciplining, and terminating production staff in compliance with policies and state and federal regulations.

6. Execute policies and ensure compliance that affect processes and personnel within the assigned organizational unit (e.g. FDA, BSI, OSHA, EEO regulations etc.)

7. Engage in business decisions and make recommendations in operational procedures that affect personnel within the assigned organizational unit.

8. Analyze internal and external indicators by reviewing reports and data to identify opportunities for improvement.

9. Demonstrate an ability to facilitate systematic problem-solving.

10. Lead continuous improvement projects.

11. Implement and maintain Lean daily management practices, including tiered communication to drive continuous improvement.

12. Inspire a work environment committed to safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and Quality Management System.

Requirements

Education :

Minimum vocational / AS degree or equivalent work experience.

Engineering Elements in the Role

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Lean / Six Sigma Knowledge

Systematic Problem Solving

Capacity & Resource Planning

Compliance with Technical Standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Experience :

Three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Lean / Six Sigma Yellow belt certification, preferred.

Manufacturing experience preferred

Skills :

Ability to lead functional operation and business strategy execution.

Critical thinking skills for addressing complex issues.

Effective communication with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit, stand, use hands, talk, and hear regularly.

Occasional reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits :

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

PTO / Vacation

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