Supervisor, Card Production - 2nd Shift

Position Summary

The normal working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Manages the manufacture of card production capability on assigned shifts, ensure that the proper equipment processes and expertise exist. Support the BioMerieux health, safety and environmental initiatives by addressing identified concerns and seeking improvement opportunities. Plan and direct the manufacture of products per Company requirements. Coordinate and organize 6S, Kaizan, autonomous teams and auto quality processes to make sure the Department uses these principals on an ongoing basis. Make sure customer demand is met and the quality policy is implemented. Maintain morale of the work force and address personnel issues. Interface with other departments to make sure product flow is consistent. Responsible for all operations of assigned shifts, including maintaining schedule and production efficiencies.

Primary Duties

• Ensure all safety requirements are rigorously adhered to and drive the advancement of the site safety culture.
• Manage entire shift including 50+ operators, support staff, and up to 6 team leads.
• Create and determine schedule that meets production tech certifications and production requirements.
• Based off of production requirements and available personnel, determine overtime needed to fulfill shift.
• Empowerment on the production floor includes when to adjust pour times, work in process (WIP), escalation of downtime to appropriate personnel/department and when to provide coaching and corrective action to employees.
• Selects, organizes, develops and engages team members to achieve production goals in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives, evaluates and adopts high value added ideas.
• Manage the following KPIs: Scrap, Pour vs. Schedule, WIP, and Cards to Cooler.
• Investigate and determine corrective actions for CAPAs and NCs using Trackwise.
• Coordinates and integrates the production department with other operations functions to achieve return on investment, productivity and quality goals.
• Ensure that production processes and best practices (safety and quality) are respected and is the responsible employee during audits and inspections.
• Ensures the balance between production activity and capacity at weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual time periods.
• Ensures compliance with OPEX budget (labor and operating costs).
• Monitor and maintain departmental personnel to meet deadlines. Lead team members by establishing performance criteria, providing training and resources, giving regular coaching, feedback and guidance. Ensures an engaged and skilled workforce through active listening and communication. Responsible to mentor and develop group lead and shift lead supervisor and/or oversight skills.
• Interface with other departments relative to production goals and priorities.
• Ensure daily SIM meetings are productive and timely.
• Incorporate 6S continuous improvement on production floor; develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive OEE improvement.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality/safety procedures and standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or a related function, including demonstrated experience leading others; or 
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or a related function, in lieu of a degree, including demonstrated experience leading others.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Knowledge of production methods and related business activity.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements FDA, OSHA.
• Knowledge of company’s quality system.
• Knowledge of IS system and software to evaluate production flow.
• Knowledge of how to implement efficiency improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively while balancing workload, developing employee skills, and ensuring operational results.
• Familiar with 5S, auto quality, Kaizan and autonomous teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.
• Ability to influence others.
• Communicate and guide a team towards a shared, inspiring future.
• Ability to perform necessary calculations and complex task sequences in order to meet production requirements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret technical documentation are critical.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and corrective feedback, recognize achievements, and address performance issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Basic: Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Able to perform routine tasks and navigate core features with guidance and support.

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Excellent personal hygiene required.
• Appropriate gowning requirements necessary for the production areas.
• Gloves are required to handle the product.
• Hairnet, clean room gowns and/or lab coats are required.
• Safety glasses, Safety shoes and hearing protection are required personal protective gear.
• Occasional environmental odors may be prevalent.