Shift Supervisor Molding

Summary of Function:

Responsible for planning, organizing, work direction, staff, training, continuous improvement and meeting all relevant key metrics for the department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and direct staff to produce the required quality and quantity of products on all shifts
• Work with the schedule and prioritize jobs to adhere to due dates
• Maintain a clean, organized, uncluttered work area
• Provide work direction to production team members (Operators, Quality Inspectors, Technicians, etc.) and hold accountable for performance
• Assure all personnel are properly trained for tasks assigned and training documentation is completed and maintained
• Perform all IQMS functions related to production and have a thorough understanding of the transactions. (Material flow, tracking, and movement, scanning, reports, data accuracy, reporting, monitoring, recognizing incorrect data, etc.…).
• Maintain production system error free (IQMS and documentation)
• Use Data to analyze and solve problems in the areas of production issues and material issues
• Communicate and coordinate with all shifts and departments for smooth work transfer
• Responsible for production performance and meeting established key performance indicators
• Responsible for operating within established budget
• Initiate improvement projects that are in-line with company objectives and document progress
• Provide regular performance feedback and relevant communication to staff
• Ensure ISO, FDA, and GMPs are followed
• Work with Engineering to establish standardized processes with current and new jobs
• Ability to perform quality checks when needed
• Perform any other related duties as requested to ensure mini-company meets deadlines (load hoppers, schedule Operators, etc.)
  
  

Organizational Relationships:

Directly reports to the Production Manager-Molding. Will work with all other departments and will have some customer interaction.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements:

• College degree and/or industry certifications or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well with people (team player) and processes
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• May require flexible hours from time to time (possible overtime and weekends) to assure production schedules are met and off shifts are properly supported
• Good understanding of ISO, FDA, OSHA/MIOSHA regulations and GMPs
• Good understanding of ERP systems, preferably IQMS
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Medical manufacturing experience a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work and perform what would be considered standard practices for this type of position in the industry.