Supervisor, Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the scientific sector is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing in Lenexa, Kansas. The role involves overseeing manufacturing activities, ensuring safety and quality targets are met, and leading process improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, display excellent problem-solving abilities, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience with PPI and Lean Manufacturing is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate manufacturing activities and supervise employees.
• Analyze production performance indicators and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Supervisor, Manufacturing

Apply remote type Fully Onsite locations Lenexa, Kansas, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R-01317935

Work Schedule

10 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

How will you make an impact?

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the organization and coordination of manufacturing activities and the supervision of employees within their assigned department. You will be responsible for meeting safety, quality, production, and financial targets, while also working closely with the department manager to develop and implement strategic and tactical activities. Your proven analytical and problem-solving skills will be essential in maintaining excellent performance and driving continuous improvement.

Work hours: Mon -Thur; 6:30am - 4:30pm

What will you do?

• Maintain appropriate staffing, interview applicants, and hire qualified candidates.
• Analyze production performance indicators, establish triggers, and implement sustainable corrective actions to enhance quality, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies.
• Collaborate proactively with the team, internal customers, and peers to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize operational efficiencies.
• Cultivate an environment of accountability and data-driven decision-making.
• Support the manager in leading and promoting process improvement initiatives to achieve strong safety performance, product quality, finance, and process efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (Wis), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Quality System guidelines, and safety standards.
• Take charge of the daily production schedule, addressing any obstacles to timely completion of jobs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional departments to meet business objectives and customer deliveries.
• Assist and support the department manager in investigating internal incidents, customer complaints, and change controls, and prepare reports while assigning responsibilities for corrective and preventive measures.
• Analyze nonconformances and observations to facilitate the identification and implementation of corrective actions, while tracking and trending non-conformances, complaints, and internal investigations.

In addition, other duties may be assigned as the business needs warrants.

Education / Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical application experience of PPI and Lean Manufacturing or other process improvement methodologies.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Leadership in core values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement.
• Experience working in aseptic and sterile dispensing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in previous work experiences
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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