Supervisor, Card Production - 2nd Shift

bioMérieux; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

Vision plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux in Missouri is seeking a shift supervisor to manage the card production capability on assigned shifts and lead a team of 50+ operators, support staff, and up to 6 team leads. You will plan schedules, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of related experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of 6S, Kaizen, and autonomous teams. A comprehensive Total Rewards package and bonus opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field with 4+ years of leadership experience, or 8+ years in manufacturing/quality roles with leadership experience.
• Experience managing large shifts and coordinating multiple teams is required.
• Knowledge of 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Manage shift operations for 50+ operators and up to 6 team leads.
• Plan schedules to meet production requirements and certifications.
• Determine overtime needs and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and monitor KPIs such as Scrap, WIP, and throughput.
• Coordinate with other departments to optimize product flow and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality/safety procedures and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

OEE

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

IS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The normal working hours for this position are Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Manages the manufacture of card production capability on assigned shifts, ensure that the proper equipment processes and expertise exist. Support the BioMerieux health, safety and environmental initiatives by addressing identified concerns and seeking improvement opportunities. Plan and direct the manufacture of products per Company requirements. Coordinate and organize 6S, Kaizan, autonomous teams and auto quality processes to make sure the Department uses these principals on an ongoing basis. Make sure customer demand is met and the quality policy is implemented. Maintain morale of the work force and address personnel issues. Interface with other departments to make sure product flow is consistent. Responsible for all operations of assigned shifts, including maintaining schedule and production efficiencies.

Primary Duties

• Ensure all safety requirements are rigorously adhered to and drive the advancement of the site safety culture.
• Manage entire shift including 50+ operators, support staff, and up to 6 team leads.
• Create and determine schedule that meets production tech certifications and production requirements.
• Based off of production requirements and available personnel, determine overtime needed to fulfill shift.
• Empowerment on the production floor includes when to adjust pour times, work in process (WIP), escalation of downtime to appropriate personnel/department and when to provide coaching and corrective action to employees.
• Selects, organizes, develops and engages team members to achieve production goals in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives, evaluates and adopts high value added ideas.
• Manage the following KPIs: Scrap, Pour vs. Schedule, WIP, and Cards to Cooler.
• Investigate and determine corrective actions for CAPAs and NCs using Trackwise.
• Coordinates and integrates the production department with other operations functions to achieve return on investment, productivity and quality goals.
• Ensure that production processes and best practices (safety and quality) are respected and is the responsible employee during audits and inspections.
• Ensures the balance between production activity and capacity at weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual time periods.
• Ensures compliance with OPEX budget (labor and operating costs).
• Monitor and maintain departmental personnel to meet deadlines. Lead team members by establishing performance criteria, providing training and resources, giving regular coaching, feedback and guidance. Ensures an engaged and skilled workforce through active listening and communication. Responsible to mentor and develop group lead and shift lead supervisor and/or oversight skills.
• Interface with other departments relative to production goals and priorities.
• Ensure daily SIM meetings are productive and timely.
• Incorporate 6S continuous improvement on production floor; develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive OEE improvement.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality/safety procedures and standards.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality is an essential job function required for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or a related function, including demonstrated experience leading others; or
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing, quality, supply chain, or a related function, in lieu of a degree, including demonstrated experience leading others.

Preferred Education, Training And Experience

• Knowledge of production methods and related business activity.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements FDA, OSHA.
• Knowledge of company's quality system.
• Knowledge of IS system and software to evaluate production flow.
• Knowledge of how to implement efficiency improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively while balancing workload, developing employee skills, and ensuring operational results.
• Familiar with 5S, auto quality, Kaizan and autonomous teams.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.
• Ability to influence others.
• Communicate and guide a team towards a shared, inspiring future.
• Ability to perform necessary calculations and complex task sequences in order to meet production requirements.
• Attention to detail and the ability to accurately interpret technical documentation are critical.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and corrective feedback, recognize achievements, and address performance issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Basic: Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. Able to perform routine tasks and navigate core features with guidance and support.

Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like
• Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
• Excellent personal hygiene required.
• Appropriate gowning requirements necessary for the production areas.
• Gloves are required to handle the product.
• Hairnet, clean room gowns and/or lab coats are required.
• Safety glasses, Safety shoes and hearing protection are required personal protective gear.
• Occasional environmental odors may be prevalent.

The estimated salary range in the state of Missouri for this role is between $77,300-$115,100 annually. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMérieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [email protected].

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).