Production Shift Supervisor 12 hour nights 7PM-7AM

Company Summary: Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems and medical devices as well as solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more. Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With 35 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. With around 12,000 employees, the company generated revenues of around €2bn in 2023. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000A0LD6E6).

JOB SUMMARY: Reports to Manufacturing Manager and supervises a designated shift comprised of employees engaged in the production, selection and packaging of glass vials and cartridges, and other pharmaceutical and scientific laboratory glassware. This is a 12-hour role that will run 7PM-7AM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews operations of proceeding shift, including status of jobs and equipment, production schedules, job change requirements and availability of glass tubing, packing materials, and miscellaneous parts.
• Checks for proper machine operation, lehrs, packers, printers, and miscellaneous operations
• Monitor production KPI’s (scrap, downtime, job changes, etc.) ensuring effective resource allocation and employee development to meet company targets.
• Coordinates daily assignments of Operator’s, Hot End Specialist’s, and Packer’s. On evening shifts coordinates and directs maintenance and quality control.
• Coordinates the training of new employees on all machines and processes.
• Involved with the daily monitoring Statistical Process Control utilizing Infinity QS on all designated processes with responsibility that process meet agreed upon dimensional capabilities for Cp/Cpk.
• Adheres to all quality objectives and ensures quality standards are met.
• Maintains production records utilizing SAP for production monitoring and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains time and attendance system functions for employee’s working on their designated shift including the tracking of employee attendance points.
• Ensures that employees comply with plant health, safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Supports GMS initiative through team participation.
  
  
  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains open communications program with all employees.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of employee time and attendance system.
• Cooperates internally with Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Pack Room Coordinator, Hot End Specialist, Machine Operators, Selector Packers, Quality Control and Maintenance.
• Cooperates externally with customers, vendors and other Gerresheimer facilities.
• Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Good Housekeeping requirements.
• Wears safety glasses required in Production and Warehouse areas. Hair/Beard nets and lab coats required in Pack Room. Hearing protections required in machine area.
• Available to work any shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in Management, Engineering, or other relevant field
• Three – Five years’ experience in glass production or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience in directing and supervising employees.
  
  
  

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow established technical and administrative procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Mechanical aptitude
• Statistical Process Control
• Able to read blueprints
• Use of calipers and gauges
• Ability to read, write, and speak English