CivicMinds, Inc. is hiring: Production Supervisor in Buffalo

Position: Production Supervisor

Location: Buffalo, NY

Type: Fulltime, On-site

Summary:

The production supervisor monitors the manufacturing processes critical to the company's operation.

Job Duties:

• Schedules production and qualifications for their departments
• Verifies that paperwork for jobs is filled out accurately and completely to meet scrutiny of our customers of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
• Design the room schedule based on demand, constraints, etc.
• React to change regarding scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.)
• Responsible for changeover improvement plans, performance tracking
• Monitor job processes.
• Fills our paperwork for jobs completely and properly.
• Manages people; consistent policy deployment (safety, absenteeism, interviewing, termination, operator discipline, systems)
• Responsible for the training of operators.
• Handle any quality and/or people issues.
• Accountable for business metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and cost)
• Constant communication with the team leads.
• Responsible for developing Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders
• Hourly timekeeping approval
• Support lean initiatives and workshops on the plant floor
• Conduct quality audits
• Leads walkabout process for their area (visual boards maintained, task trackers, etc.)
• Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations, setting a positive example. Handles sensitive information and situations with discretion and professionalism. Strictly adheres to company policies and guidelines, promoting a culture of compliance and professionalism
• Demonstrates company's core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Monitors daily manufacturing processes for their department to ensure production of received orders.

• Communicates with Operations Manager to make necessary changes for production of product.

Requirements:

Safety Responsibilities

• Supervisors are responsible for making sure that all employees comply with safety rules and regulations. Supervisors have the authority to take corrective action as appropriate.
• Carrying out safety policy and procedures as directed by the department manager.
• Promoting and maintaining enthusiasm with respect to safety.
• Conducting thorough accident investigations and submitting them to appropriate personnel on a timely basis.
• Conducting periodic safety inspections of their areas.
• Assuring that employees are provided with and wear proper protective equipment.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis, by identifying and documenting any safety concerns.
• Participating in safety meetings and providing ideas to improve the safety function.

Independent Judgment

• Ability to react to change in scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.)
• Ability to make decisions for urgent matters

Analysis/Problem Solving

• Ability to use common sense and knowledge of industry to handle daily questions/issues from production workers, managers, etc.

Communication

• Constant communication with team leads
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with Operations Manager and various levels of management as needed.

Skills:

• Communication and people skills
• Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Black Belt preferred
• Leadership
• Experience with MRP systems
• Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Applications, Lotus Notes, and E-mail.
• Ability to work any shift including 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Understands regulated type industries - FDA, FAA, ISO
• Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies knowledge preferred
• World-class manufacturing knowledge preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Engineering degree a plus.

Experience:

• 3-5+ years prior experience managing people, planning, scheduling, working with lot-controlled product and related paperwork (DHRs/Travelers), and implementing lean preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K
• Paid holidays and vacations
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Quarterly bonuses
• Peer recognition initiatives
• Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees
• On-site gym
• Employee of the Month program
• Daily free fruit and on-site cafeteria