What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Manufacturing (12 hour-Night Shift) position at DWK Life Sciences?
BACKGROUND:
DWK Life Sciences LLC (DWK) was created as a result of the merger of three industry leaders and provides the world’s laboratories and production environments with the most comprehensive range of labware for scientific research and technical applications, as well as solutions for storage and packaging. We manufacture a full range of precision glassware and specialty products for life sciences. We also offer products and services (vials, ampules, stoppers, septa, seals, caps, bottles, tubes, flasks, and value-added services) to customers seeking packaging solutions.
Company revenue is generated through four primary channels: Global distributors, National distributors, Direct field selling efforts, and online sales.
DWK supports four primary market segments: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Sciences, and Industrial glass.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for supervision and overall operational success of department manufacturing, including all production related activities, quality, customer delivery requirements, and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinate activities of shift employees to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely and cost effective manner.
- Provide supervision and direction to shift employees, as needed.
- Troubleshoot departmental issues with equipment, tools, machinery.
- Track materials requirements to support continuous workflow / production.
- Inspect labels and packaging to ensure accuracy.
- Complete stock transfers to finished goods, as necessary.
- Handle quality matters with internal or external customers, as required.
- Improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) through increasing or enhancing subordinate skills and capabilities.
- Complete all required documentation, paperwork regarding daily production numbers, employees, etc.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Train employees, as required.
- Ensure effective employee relations.
- Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition.
- Observe all safety precautions, rules and regulations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Associate’s degree or equivalent with minimum 4 years’ practical experience in manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience a plus. Proficient in MS Office; basic computer skills. Personal leadership skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to interact well with people at all levels of organization.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lift up to 40 pounds. Must have the ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time. Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and be on-call on occasion. The employee may encounter controlled air conditions with frequent air changes, environmental exposure. Seasonally hot climate.
These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
