Description:
The Production Supervisor/Team Leader role applies Daily Management System (DMS) methodology to day-to-day business operations to ensure that targets are met while maintaining a safe and secure work environment for associates. This role is responsible for coaching team members, as well as making sure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), and other applicable regulations are adhered to ensure the quality, quantity and integrity of the products produced and distributed.
Work Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday - Friday - with some flexibility for coverage earlier before shift in preparation needed
Job Duties/Responsibities
- Provides daily direction; motivates and develops successful teams
- Participates in the recruitment and training of new associates
- Responsible for all associate related issues for direct reports
- Develops, coaches and counsels team members on a regular basis
- Communicates performance expectations to associates
- Coaches and develops associates, performing regular evaluations of associates through factual performance data together with observations
- Ensures performance (adherence to standard work, attendance, safety, code of conduct, etc.) of direct reports to achieve expected standards in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
- Completes evaluations for all new associates (30-60-80 days)
- Monitors associate performance and provides coaching
- Counsels associates and provides corrective actions when needed
- Ensures tasks are completed within set deadlines
- Responsible for the training and development of associates
- Drafts and maintains performance documentation in accordance with company policy/procedures
- Ensures safety policies and practices are adhered to and work habits support a culture of safety
- Implements procedural/policy changes to enhance department performance
- Works effectively in a multitask environment and consistently supports the progress of ongoing initiatives
- Monitors productivity to make sure that efficiency, cost and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met on a daily basis
- Plans work schedules and manages overtime - keeps accurate attendance records
- Maintains and updates all applicable records and systems
- Files proper reports in accordance with company policy/practice (accident, probation, etc.)
- Promotes an environment of teamwork
- Works with day-to-day activities to support process improvements
Qualifications/Experience
- Previous lead/supervision experience preferred (2-3 years)
- Experience in applicable operations preferred (5+ years)
- Manufacturing equipment experience, coating equipment preferred
- Knowledge of cGMP’s. Preferred experience in food/beverage, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical industries
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, TQM and Team Based Organization (e.g. HPO) experience preferred
- Must be detail oriented and organized
- Must be flexible to changing priorities
- Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently
- Bilingual Spaish a plus
- Experinece with Microsoft Office Suite