Shift Supervisor - (Swing Shift)

Gerresheimer; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical and scientific laboratory glassware production is seeking a Production Supervisor. This role involves overseeing production operations, managing a team, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a background in glass production, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in glass production or related manufacturing.
• Experience supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a designated shift of employees engaged in production, selection, and packaging.
• Monitors production KPIs and resource allocation.
• Coordinates daily assignments and training of new employees.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Statistical Process Control

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Reports to Manufacturing Manager and supervises a designated shift comprised of employees engaged in the production, selection, and packaging of glass vials, cartridges, and other pharmaceutical and scientific laboratory glassware.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews operations of the proceeding shift, including status of jobs and equipment, production schedules, job change requirements, and availability of materials.
• Checks for proper machine operation, lehrs, packers, printers, and miscellaneous operations.
• Monitors production KPIs (scrap, downtime, job changes, etc.) ensuring effective resource allocation and employee development to meet company targets.
• Coordinates daily assignments of operators, hot end specialists, and packers. On evening shifts, coordinates maintenance and quality control.
• Coordinates the training of new employees on all machines and processes.
• Monitors Statistical Process Control using Infinity QS on designated processes, ensuring processes meet dimensional capabilities for Cp/Cpk.
• Ensures adherence to all quality objectives and standards.
• Maintains production records using SAP and verifies their accuracy.
• Tracks employee time and attendance, including attendance points.
• Ensures compliance with plant health, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Supports GMS initiatives through team participation.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains open communication with all employees.
• Ensures accuracy of employee time and attendance records.
• Collaborates with Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, and other departments internally; vendors and external facilities externally.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with GMP, safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Wears required safety gear in designated areas.
• Available to work any shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred Associates Degree in Management or Engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in glass production or related manufacturing.
• Experience supervising employees.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow technical and administrative procedures.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control.
• Ability to read blueprints and use calipers and gauges.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).