Production Supervisor - Hiring ASAP (Norwood)

SUMMARY : This is a hands-on, working supervisor position, who is responsible for overseeing the direct wage associates and manufacturing activities for the assigned shifts and departments. Monitors the Set up and operation of custom equipment. Manage equipment process parameters to produce high quality products, minimizing equipment downtime and process related scrap. This role is full-time onsite.

Pay Range : $100-125K / YR (Flexible) + Bonus + Profit Sharing

Shift : Monday-Friday - Day Shift

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Manages day-to-day production output, quality, shop floor controls, and assigns team daily tasks.

Maintain Quality by ensuring Production follows procedures and products manufactured meet quality standards; assist with Production as needed.

Collaborate on investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA development and execution. Participate in internal and external audits as a Subject Matter Expert.

Ensures training is completed and up to date for 2nd and 3rd Shift staff. Oversee and perform on the job training as needed. Coaches, mentors and develops their associates.

Confirm Production of 2nd and 3rd Shift teams and execute against schedules, report changes to Manufacturing Manager and stakeholders.

Oversee troubleshooting / resolution of process and equipment issues, act as a technical lead when necessary.

Ensures departments comply with OSHA and EHS policies and procedures. Plus oversees manufacturing equipment is evaluated for safety and functionality, and that equipment is properly utilized by operators and remains in good working order.

Coordinate communication / preparation for shift transition. Attends applicable Shift Change Meetings. Communicate instructions between shifts as needed.

Embraces and effectively utilizes Lean Manufacturing Principles, performs regular Gemba walks to identify improvement opportunities. helps establish continuous improvement culture, brainstorms potential improvement opportunities, and provides regular feedback to operators.

Helps manage the cost of production by ensuring accurate production data is captured. Walk the operating floors during 2nd and 3rd shift, Verify shift personnel present; identify personnel not present. Effectively communicates and escalates information as needed to Management and Engineering Team. Uses feedback to communicate plans to support coverage changes to the floor.

Attends applicable Standup Meetings run by Manufacturing Manager. Communicate instructions to 2nd and 3rd Shift personnel as needed.

Collaborates with both workers and management to create positive, professional, and productive communication.

Assists with performance management including but not limited to performance related communication, disciplinary actions, and completion of performance reviews.

Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in following procedures and monitoring critical parameters to manufacture product to meet tight tolerances.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate with all levels of an organization.

Proficient knowledge and application of GMPs & ISO 13485 system requirements, and knowledge of equipment qualifications tools (i.e., IQ, OQ, & PQ) is preferred.

Possess critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot processes and equipment

Knowledge and experience using optical measuring equipment and performing quality measurements.

Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Continuously required to stand

Frequently required to walk

Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

Frequently required to talk or hear

Continually work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally work in high, precarious places

Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually Moderate / Loud.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job includes : Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

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