Manufacturing Team Leader

BioSource International, Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSource International, Inc. in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Production Supervisor for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts.

You will supervise staff, organize workflow, act as a quality inspector, support safety and training, and contribute to cost control and process improvements. Requirements: High School diploma or GED; 3+ years in manufacturing and 3+ years in supervision; strong communication, problem solving, and teamwork; proficiency with Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years in manufacturing and 3+ years in supervision.
• Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise production to meet plan and priorities.
• Coach, discipline, and develop staff to improve results.
• Maintain safety and quality standards across shifts.
• Monitor workflow, adjust processes, and control costs.
• Direct staff time; spend ~50% on direct labor tasks.
• Record production performance and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure materials are available for the production team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality focus

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor ( 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift openings)

Location: Waterloo, Iowa

Salary: $75-85K

Job Summary of the Production Supervisor: The Production Supervisor will be part of the manufacturing team in support of the Director of Operations and Production Manager. Manufactures products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow; acts as a quality inspector; serves as a safety coordinator, material handler, and trainer for the area of responsibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Production Supervisor

• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Accomplish manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain staff by selecting, orienting, and training employees, and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Spends 50% of their time in direct labor in the area of responsibility.
• Identify and anticipate safety and health concerns and hazards by surveying environmental, operational, and occupational conditions.
• Act as the quality inspector for areas of responsibility; maintains quality of service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Ensure that all direct and indirect materials are readily available for production team members to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Encourage production team members by helping to select, orient, and train employees; developing personal growth opportunities for team members.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests.
• Accomplish production team results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and training employees; initiating, coordinating, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education & Experience of the Production Supervisor

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and generate results through others.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution at a functional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a strong customer orientation.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with understanding of Microsoft products.