Supervisor, Manufacturing

Hologic, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. is seeking a seasoned manufacturing leader to direct production areas and ensure achievement of goals in quality, cost, and schedule adherence.

You will prioritize production plans, manage budgets, and develop staffing while advancing lean initiatives and CAPA processes. With 5+ years in manufacturing scheduling and experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical products, you will collaborate across functions to drive improvements, lead teams, and support NPI projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Scheduling in manufacturing and lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production department operations to meet goals and budgets.
• Collaborate with group leads and manufacturing associates to improve engagement, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Review, evaluate, and implement changes to meet specifications.
• Ensure production volumes align with forecast and plans.
• Participate in building forecasts and budgets; drive KPI-based improvements.
• Develop SOPs and training for production operators; transfer process know-how.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to improve capabilities and support new production concepts.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

SPC knowledge

Industrial engineering

Talent development

Education

AA/AS degree

BA/BS degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material availability. Plans and administers procedures and budgets, makes budgetary recommendations, and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient department operations.

Receives assignments in the form of objectives with defined goals and processes. Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Work is reviewed by management to assess the achievement of objectives. Provides immediate supervision and acts as an advisor to a unit or group of employees, and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Works on issues where analysis of the situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations and exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate actions. Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit. Requires full knowledge of the assigned functional area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the responsibilities listed below, as reasonably required by business needs.

• Accountable for overall department oversight.
• Collaborate with Group Leads and manufacturing associates to improve team engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency.
• Review, evaluate, and implement changes and specification requirements.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure product manufacturing volumes are aligned with the provided production plans.
• Actively participate in building the forecast and budget.
• Drive systematic improvements through analysis of KPIs and other performance data.
• Interface with manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, and product/process yield.
• Transfer process know-how to manufacturing by creating SOPs and training production operators.
• Partner with other functional teams to continuously improve and develop manufacturing capabilities to support both existing and future production.
• Participate in NPI projects and drive successful introduction of new products and production concepts from design phase to volume production.
• Promote a compliance-based culture; ensure timely and effective investigation, root cause identification, and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances, including corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
• Work with the department manager to develop and implement lean manufacturing across the organization.
• Establish a strong network across functions such as Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, Finance, etc., to drive end-to-end cross-functional improvements.
• Recruit, lead, and develop department personnel.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift, move, and carry products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and/or moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
• Safety shoes with impact and compression protection must be worn in designated areas.
• Potential exposure to blood.
• Work with or around high voltage electronics and radiation.
• Ability to work in a clean room, controlled environment, and/or dark room.

Travel: As required (to be specified by the organization).

Qualifications

Education

• Preferred: AA/AS degree; BA/BS degree preferred where applicable.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with manufacturing scheduling and working in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical industrial products.

Skills and Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership behavior with demonstrated ability to attract, lead, and develop talent.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts while leveraging unique team talents to enhance engagement.
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) principles.
• Working knowledge of industrial engineering concepts.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $79,800 - $132,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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