Production Supervisor
Walker, MN - USA
Job Summary
At West were a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily Wests indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future
Theres no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning growth and development. Supported by benefit programs we empower the physical mental emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
In this role you will supervise employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment: plans and assigns work implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods equipment operating procedures and working conditions.
- Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching development and performance reviews. Administers the hiring termination and disciplinary process for production area personnel. Resolves employee issues through problem resolution.
- Responsible for ensuring applicable training and compliance associated with work area and products.
- Responsible for shift personnel scheduling and assignments verbal communications and visual checks of all work activity for the duration of each assigned shift ensuring that quality requirements are being fulfilled.
- Provides feedback to proper departments regarding production quality engineering and personnel issues.
- Direct and assists training of all production floor positions; topics include but not limited to: SOPs WIs SPCs and FDA regulations.
- Ensures work areas are kept clean orderly and safe. Makes frequent safety inspections with follow-through reporting and/or corrective actions including work related injuries.
- Responsible for finalizing all necessary data that is required for a timely shift-to-shift transition ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- All interactions workflow productivity levels and quality standards are implemented with a Customer Service approach to both internal and external customers.
- Assists in the decision-making process in regard to cycle standards and process changes.
- Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap cycle times improve efficiency and eliminate waste within the production environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
- High School or Equivalent
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Proficient with computer programs (Excel Word PowerPoint Access etc.)
- Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
- Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
- Proficient with computer programs (Excel Word PowerPoint Access etc.)
- Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
- Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
- Able to comply with the companys safety policy at all times
- Able to comply with the companys quality policy at all times
- Must be able to work assigned shift(s) with overtime as required to complete assignments if necessary.
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.
- If specifically necessitated by customer requirements must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
- Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
- Must wear safety toe shoes safety goggles and hearing protection as required in production areas.
- Must follow and comply with Plants Dress and Hygiene Code
- Must follow and comply with all Company and Plant policies procedure rules and State and Federal laws
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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West please send an email to . Where permitted by law an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products.