Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

PDI; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

FSAs

Disability coverage

EAP

Paid parental leave

Job summary

PDI is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift (Sun-Thurs, 11:00 pm – 7:30 am) to lead manufacturing operations and schedule staff to meet production goals. You will monitor progress, ensure SOP/GDP/GMP compliance, and maintain quality standards across the line.

The role emphasizes coaching and training, disciplinary actions when needed, and a focus on safe, efficient production. Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years in a regulated environment are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• 5-10 years of experience in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign personnel to meet production goals and priorities.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and ensure use of PPE.
• Prepare shift production reports and line reports; monitor and report results.
• Identify and resolve quality defects, machine downtime and material issues.
• Train and guide team members; conduct performance evaluations and discipline as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Driven by a commitment to research, quality, and service, PDI provides innovative products, educational resources, training, and support to prevent infection transmission and promote health and wellness. Encompassing three areas, our Healthcare, Sani Professional and Contract manufacturing divisions, we develop, manufacture, and distribute leading edge products for North America and the world. We have several locations across the US and are looking for new Associates to join our team!

POSITION PURPOSE

*This position is for 3rd Shift (Sun-Thurs, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am)* Primarily responsible for meeting manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. (SOP’s, GDP’s and GMP’s). The Production Supervisor is responsible for interview and selection of employees, training, counseling and conducting performance evaluations, as well as ensuring compliance with Company rules/regulations, and administering progressive discipline.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; following priorities; monitoring progress; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.
• Assure accuracy of shift production reports, to include
  • Production Logs
  • Line Reports
  • Waste Reporting
  • Material Control Reports/Systems
  • Re-Work Sheets
  • Quality Defects
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all PPE, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains working relationship with the union by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Supervise team members to identify and resolve quality defects, machine efficiency losses, material problems, etc. Work with team mechanic to resolve mechanical problems contributing to machine downtime. Supplement the efforts of the effectively interface with Quality Control Inspectors.
• Develop and effectively recommend team staffing assignments in order to achieve optimum skill balance and work distribution within the team.
• Provide constructive input pertaining to product/process pre-production activities and insure that production startup, new/revised products or processes can be satisfactorily handled by team members. Conduct pre-production team meeting on an as needed basis.
• Train and/or direct the efforts of Trainers in order to train team members to effectively perform all necessary product assembly, quality, safety, materials control, and production reporting functions.
• Responsible for the identification of machine problems and the effective coordination of mechanical support and material handling services in order to achieve machine production, quality, and waste controls.
• Take corrective action, including recommending disciplinary actions in order to resolve individual team member performance issues which do not conform to established Standard Operating Procedures, policies and practices.
• Set high standards of professional conduct relative to adherence to safe work practices, product quality, personal work habits, positive attitude, housekeeping and Company policies. Effectively recommend reward (e.g. merit increases) for the attainment thereof.
• Establish a mutually supportive and effective interface with other production teams, their Team Leaders, and production support services.
• Report and take necessary immediate action for all industrial accidents or injuries, regardless of how minor.
• Responsible for periodically developing a written team improvement plan to achieve production goals and standards.
• Responsible for administering progressive discipline procedures up to and including recommendations for employee termination.
• Any other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• OEE and Machine Availability

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 5-10 Years of experience working in regulated industry

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational skills, and ability to interact with cross functional teams throughout the organization.
• Must be proficient in data entry, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must exhibit attention to detail, organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving, people management, and effective communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.

SALARY RANGE

• $70,000 - $80,000 annually, plus bonus & $10,000 shift differential

PDI is pleased to offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits program to our associates, which includes:

• Medical & prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Health Advocacy Program / Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Many other voluntary benefit plans such as: Legal assistance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident coverage, discounted home/auto/rental insurance, employee discounts and pet insurance

At PDI, we are also committed to helping our associates maintain a healthy and sustainable work/life balance and are proud to provide: Sick leave, generous vacation and holiday time and paid parental leave

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Travel Required

No .

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