Production Supervisor
What you will do:
* Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.
* Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.
* Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.
* Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.
* Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.
* Provides timely feedback and review, and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
* Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.
* Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.
* Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators
* Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.
* Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives
* Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning
* Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing
* All other duties as assigned.
What you will need:
* Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
* 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
* 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.
* Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.
* Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.
* Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance.
* Problem solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.