Our colleagues client, based in Buffalo, N.Y., is a leading, award-winning contract manufacturer of single-use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for more than 40 years. With manufacturing locations in the U.S., Ireland, and Mexico, the company provides innovative technical solutions and manufacturing services for leading Fortune 500 med-tech companies and high potential start-ups. The mission is to change the lives of patients, employees, and the communities in which they work.
Job Summary
The Sr. Production Supervisor monitors the manufacturing processes critical to the company's operation while adhering to Good Manufacturing Processes and meeting the requirements of our Quality Management System. The schedule will be 1st shift (6:30 am to 3:30 pm).
Job Duties
- Managing people; consistent policy deployment (safety, absenteeism, interviewing, termination, operator discipline, systems).
- Verifies that paperwork for jobs is filled out accurately and completely to meet scrutiny of our customers and the FDA.
- Responsible for assuring training of all personnel in the cleanrooms.
- Product management team member. Provides thorough and accurate data for incident investigations. Ensures adherence to STM. 389 Process Setup/Manufacturing Procedure and MNG.006 Defect Tracking.
- Leverages structured problem-solving tools (i.e., A3, fishbone, 5 Why) in corrective action responses to NMR's and CPAR's.
- Accountable for business metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and cost).
- Constant communication with the Team Leads and Operations Managers.
- Responsible for developing Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders.
- Handles personnel issues as they arise and collaborates with Human Resources as needed to prevent further escalation.
- Scheduling operations, including production, and various validation protocols.
- Responsible for changeover improvement plans, performance tracking, and cell improvements.
- Monitor job processes and adherence to validated standards.
- Daily timekeeping approval.
- Design the room schedule based on demand, constraints, etc. React to change in regard to scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.).
- Lead continuous improvement activities for their assigned room using lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste.
- Conduct quality audits.
- Leads rounds process for their area (visual boards maintained, task trackers, etc.).
- Well-versed in all 3 production rooms and able to manage off shifts as needed.
- Demonstrates the client's core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Technical Skills
- Communication and people skills
- Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Black Belt preferred
- Leadership
- Experience with MRP systems
- Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Applications, Lotus Notes, and E-mail.
- Ability to work any shift, including 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Knowledge
- Understands regulated type industries- FDA, FAA, ISO
- Knowledge of medical device manufacturers and supplies preferred
- World-class manufacturing knowledge preferred
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
- Engineering degree a plus.
Experience
- 7+ years prior experience managing people, planning, scheduling, working with DHRs/Travelers, and implementing lean preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.