Production Supervisor

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences seeks a Production Supervisor in Jaffrey, NH, to oversee manufacturing operations. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities focused on meeting production targets while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years progressive experience in an FDA-regulated industry.
• 2+ years leadership experience with responsibilities.
• Knowledge of QMS, ISO, and cGMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and manage a team of production workers.
• Implement manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School degree or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating manufacturing operations for a product portfolio of life science filtration membranes or devices. This role is a B-shift role, operating 3:00PM - 11:00PM Monday through Friday. This role involves managing a team of production workers, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The supervisor will monitor workflow, troubleshoot production issues, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. Additionally, they will be responsible for training and developing staff, maintaining cGMP compliance, maintaining cGMP compliant production records, and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless operations. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position. The production supervisor will build and sustain a strong manufacturing support team through a balanced approach towards employee safety, product quality, and customer delivery performance.

Duties Include:

• Oversee daily production operations and manage a team of production workers.

• Establish and maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work environment.

• Direct the implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures on the production floor.

• Drive continuous improvement efforts in productivity and performance metrics using lean tools and operator engagement.

• Acts as a mentor to staff and develops a “learning” organization.

• Accomplishes manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching/counselling team members, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

• Ensure that KPI measurable are met consistently (i.e. MPS, back order, etc.)

• Maintain product integrity and ensure that all product issued to work centers is properly accounted for and tracked.

B Shift 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM Monday-Friday

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years progressive experience within an FDA-regulated industry or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years in a leadership position or a position of increasing responsibilities with demonstrated leadership skills and responsibilities.
• High School degree or GED.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of QMS, ISO and cGMP.
• Strong leadership skills w/ability to motivate, inspire, and build a high performing team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to clearly communicate issues and areas for improvement to management and direct reports in a timely and easy to understand manner.
• Hands-on team player with high energy.
• Collaborative team member and leader to achieve operational safety, quality, and output goals.
• Requisite confidence and experience to drive effective, pragmatic and risk-based decisions.
• Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!