Sr. Supervisor, Production

Align Technology, Inc.; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care through Lux Med

MultiSport sports program

Attractive group life insurance

Employee discount Invisalign

Subsidized meals

Social Benefits Fund

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. in Poland seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Production to lead a large team and achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets while ensuring quality and safety standards.

You will oversee workflows, issue work orders, manage MES systems, and coordinate with other departments to maintain uninterrupted operations across the MegaCell line. Strong leadership and data-driven decisions are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a production manager/supervisor overseeing 100+ employees.
• Deep knowledge of production management and key metrics reporting.
• Understanding of quality standards, health & safety regulations, and GMP.
• Basic TPM knowledge; ISO 13485 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead production teams to meet daily, weekly and monthly targets.
• Issue work orders and organize workflows when the manager is unavailable.
• Maintain uninterrupted operations and coordinate with other departments.
• Develop and run performance reports and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team player

Conflict resolution

Decision making

MS Office

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sr. Supervisor, Production

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: EMEA-Poland-AFAB

Description

This position is responsible for meeting the daily, weekly and monthly production goals assigned to his/her areas of responsibility, meeting also the quality and cost requirements. Provide leadership to all personnel under his/her responsibility to meet the organization objectives.

Additionally, this role requires issuing work orders and organizing workflows during days or times when the direct manager is unavailable. The Senior Supervisor must ensure uninterrupted production operations, address any emerging issues promptly, and maintain communication with the team to provide clear instructions and support. This includes delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and making real-time decisions to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.

It is imperative that the Senior Supervisor makes decisions that benefit the entire business, rather than focusing solely on the single production line (MegaCell) for which they are operationally responsible. This broader perspective ensures that all actions align with the overall strategic objectives of the organization, fostering synergy and long-term success across all departments.

Role expectations

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and problem-solving assistance to individuals in supervisor roles, foster a collaborative environment, and share best practices to build a strong leadership team.
• Responsibility for the effective management of a production team
• Plan and draw up a production schedule.
• Decide on and order the resources that are required -
• Apply and meet the Quality criteria establish by the organization.
• Apply standard quality, engineering knowledge and tools to all work standards, goals and objectives.
• Apply lean concepts in the operations,
• To be able to manage direct employees efficiently.
• Manage MES Production systems.
• Conflict management of personnel under his responsibility and other departments.
• WIP management.
• Coordinate tasks and work with other departments.
• Develop and run performance reports.
• Leadership (i.e. accountability, customer service, employee engagement, etc.).
• Data analysis focused on continuous improvement plan development.
• Understanding and follow-up of GMPs.
• Schedule regular maintenance for equipment
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Train new employees.
• Payroll activities as requested by HR

What we're looking for

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Graduate degree is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a production manager / supervisor in the management of over 100 employees. The expected experience in this position is over 5 years. Preferred Medical or Automotive Industry.
• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of TPM.
• Knowledge of the ISO standard 13485 is a plus.

LANGUAGES

• English (written and spoken) - B1/B2.

SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Great team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to make business decisions with constant readiness to answer.
• Management of MS-Office (Excel, Word and Power Point).

SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALTIES/COURSEWORK

• Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Continuous improvement is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Group Leaders
• Production Operators

WORK ENVIRONMENT DEMANDS

• Open minded, stress resistant person.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
• Shift work, 4 shift system

Benefits

• Private medical care through Lux Med.
• MultiSport sports program.
• Attractive group life insurance (PZU or UNUM).
• Employee discount program on company products (Invisalign).
• Subsidized meals in the company cafeteria.
• Subsidized benefits from the Company Social Benefits Fund.
• The final offer is determined based on the scope of the role, level of responsibility, experience, education, completed training, and the candidate’s key competencies.

Additionally, the position is eligible for an annual bonus of 10 % of the annual base salary.

The final offer is determined based on the scope of the role, level of responsibility, experience, education, completed training, and key competencies of the candidate.

The annual bonus is awarded based on several criteria, including individual performance and company results. The range of additional benefits may vary depending on the position level, nature of work, and work location.

In addition to benefits required by law, Align Technology offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ well‑being and professional development. Available benefits include, among others: private medical care through Lux Med, a MultiSport card, private life insurance, a social benefits fund, meal subsidies, and discounts on company products. The scope of additional benefits may vary depending on the position level, nature of the work, and location.

Information regarding the compensation principles and salary ranges for this position can be found in the Compensation Policy available in the “Corporate Disclaimers” section of our careers website: https://jobs.aligntech.com/corporate-disclaimers

We encourage you to review our Whistleblower Procedure. Detailed information can be found by clicking the link below: Align Technology (Poland).pdf