Production Supervisor

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global organization as a Production Supervisor, where you will oversee daily operations, ensure quality and safety, and lead a team of up to 20. This role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and adherence to the highest manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong level of communication at all levels.
• Proven track record of supervising within a manufacturing plant.
• Results oriented, with the ability to work under demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training and development for optimal production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Conduct investigations and implement corrective actions promptly.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Problem Solving

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Job Description Business Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Newport

Number of Direct Reports: up to 20

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for exciting work in a global organization that values performance and innovation.

Supervise daily operations in the designated area for safety, organization, quality, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead your team with strong leadership in Quality, GMP / GDP, H & S, 5s, and PPI/LEAN for outstanding performance.
• Demonstrate role model leadership, ensuring accountability and good performance management for all in the team.
• Work closely with other business functions (Quality, Engineering, HR) to resolve issues as and when they arise.
• Lead labour resources as needed to achieve production plan goals at the most efficient cost.
• Lead team training and development to ensure optimal production efficiency and product quality, covering SOPs, quality systems, documentation, H&S, GMP, and 5S. Identify and address ongoing training needs, implementing plans to maintain the skills matrix for all shift employees.
• Deputise for the Shift Manager when required.
• Represent your department in meetings as required.
• Maintain effective communication via formal/informal meetings, briefings and visual aids, including delivery of Tier meetings.
• Monitor, measure and reduce product loss and wastage. Improve output efficiencies by the investigation of quality failures, implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations (accidents/disciplinary, RCA) and recommend and implement the appropriate corrective or preventative actions in a timely manner.
• Ensure informal meetings with direct and indirect employees are conducted in line with Company standards with regard to performance, conduct and absence.
• Apply PPI and lean manufacture to achieve operational perfection in safety, quality, utilisation, yield, and cost management. Actively identify and implement process improvements and standard methodology within the operation.
• Ensure team compliance in accordance with Company’s Policies on Health and Safety, company rules, regulations, and applicable legislation.
• Fulfill reasonable requests essential to the job's purpose and align with company terms and conditions, which may include undertaking projects or additional tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Good standard of education.
• Demonstrated strong level of communication at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a team environment with minimal direction.
• Proven track record of supervising within a manufacturing plant.
• Results oriented, with the ability to work under demanding conditions.
• Ability to learn, understand and carry out instructions.

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