Supervisor, Manufacturing

STERIS Healthcare United States; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in healthcare solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in St. Louis. The role involves overseeing production efficiency, ensuring safety, and managing logistics. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in production or logistics, with a strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production or logistics with supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to maintain high-quality production within cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage logistics and on-time delivery of materials.
• Maintain a safe working environment and implement safety initiatives.
• Monitor production quality to meet company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PRISM

Job description

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

Supervises and leads teams of employees in tasks related to the efficient production of STERIS, St. Louis Operations products. Responsible for executing work schedules and ensuring safety, productivity, and quality in the work area, as well as supporting the Lean objectives of the department. Operations supervised may include processing, packaging, repackaging, shipping, receiving, or as assigned.

What You'll Do as a Manufacturing Supervisor

1. Coordinate and manage logistics and on-time delivery of materials to support production schedules.
2. Maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety initiatives, instructing employees, and enforcing safety practices.
3. Ensure all equipment is in good working order and properly maintained.
4. Monitor production quality to meet company standards and comply with SOPs, DOT, FDA, ISO, and cGMP requirements.
5. Requisition supplies timely to meet production needs based on Kanban and J.I.T objectives.
6. Meet production cost standards for labor and yield, and report related data.
7. Supervise operators, participate in Gemba walks, and maintain control and communication boards.
8. Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment, including operator training and TPM practices.
9. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area, ensuring safety and accessibility.
10. Ensure finished products and emergency equipment are accessible and unobstructed.
11. Foster good relations and open communication with employees, maintaining productivity and attendance standards.
12. Achieve 5S objectives within the area of responsibility.
13. Support Lean initiatives and participate in related activities to meet business goals.

The Experience, Skills And Abilities Needed

1. 3+ years in production or logistics, with supervisory experience or equivalent; knowledge of DOT regulations preferred, with a Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. 5+ years in production or logistics, with supervisory experience or equivalent; knowledge of DOT regulations required if no degree.
3. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and related tools.
4. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; sound judgment; self-starter; analytical skills; PC proficiency including Excel and PRISM; understanding of GMPs.
5. Ability to maintain high-quality production within cost standards, manage expenses, and support customer service, inventory, and scheduling goals.

STERIS is a leading global provider supporting patient care with a focus on infection prevention. We help our customers create a healthier and safer world through innovative healthcare, life sciences, and dental products and services. As a $5 billion company with approximately 17,000 employees, we operate in over 100 countries.