Senior manufacturing supervisor job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is looking for a compassionate, results-driven, and values-focused leader in our Electronic Assembly Department in Lewiston, Idaho! Successful candidates will understand the significance of instilling trust with excellent communication and follow-through, while safely delivering defect-free products quickly, as promised. This position is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
As this position is open to multiple skill levels, please see below:

Manufacturing Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Actively lead, mentor, and coach manufacturing leaders and provide guidance to manufacturing support groups, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Regularly provide feedback, empower, and coach leaders.2. Accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity and budget of assigned production groups.3. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.4. Identify and justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.5. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.6. Understand. Create. Simplify.7. Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsB.S. degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent experience10+ years of combined leadership and supervisory experience English language proficiency Proven ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.Lean manufacturing and world class manufacturing knowledge Quality system knowledge Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s) Preferred QualificationsMaster in Operations, Manufacturing or AdministrationPhysical RequirementsNone

Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Actively monitor process indicators to ensure identification, collaboration and effective implementation of necessary actions to achieve department objectives.

2. Monitor employee performance, regularly provide employee feedback, empower, mentor and coach employees, write and deliver performance reviews, and assist employees in setting goals.

3. Mentor supervisors and align their goals with organizational objectives.

4. Identify change initiatives and engage employees in positively implementing and communicating change.

5. Responsible for assessing department training needs, overseeing department training program and driving training initiatives.

6. Proactively and effectively address personnel issues and settle differences equitably and productively.

7. Audit department processes, identify and implement action plans to address gaps.

8. Coordinate and provide input to engineering staff and participate in new product launches.

9. Justify staffing and capital needs through the collection and reporting of data.

10. Utilize and teach advanced process improvement techniques and Lean Manufacturing tools to others.

11. Implement safety initiatives promote safety standards to others

12. Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

13. Understand. Create. Simplify.

14. Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications6+ years of supervisory experience Demonstrated ability to model, mentor and teach SEL Values to others Proven ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and openly to a diverse audience.Proven ability to prioritize, organize and delegate work; intervene to remove obstacles as needed.Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flow for up and downstream departments.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.) Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to quickly learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and continuously identify, measure and improve process.Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s) Preferred QualificationsCollege degree (BS or BA) Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and department's business systems (Lotus Notes, Dynamics AX, SQS, etc.) Physical RequirementsNone

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position is night shift (6pm-6am) that follows the 2-2-3 format schedule

The Manufacturing Supervisor/Sr. Supervisor will supervise Manufacturing Associates; schedule shift tasks; ensure GMP compliance and safety; drafts and reviews manufacturing documents; troubleshoots; recruits; and coordinates with other departments by performing the duties listed below. The Supervisor/Sr. Supervisor is an established expert in the operation of a variety of processing equipment. The incumbent also has proven leadership skills and is adept at leading a staff of associates in times of routine, as well as non-routine production activities. The incumbent can quickly identify deviations and potential process issues. Additionally, you are a highly detail-oriented and schedule-driven, creates a culture of disciplined execution and a high level of professionalism for their team.

What You'll Do

• Supervises Manufacturing Associates – observing/instructing, coaching, leading and developing staff. Identifies technical/non-technical development gaps and implements applicable plans/objectives.
• Performs manufacturing activities per cGMPs, ensuring that reports are fully trained on a given activity prior to performing the activity.
• Schedules and directs daily manufacturing activities, timely communicating scheduling changes/issues to staff and management.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with other departments. This includes providing updates to production schedulers, and working closely with quality control, materials management, manufacturing sciences, validation, facilities, process engineering, and quality assurance, etc. to ensure execution of PPRs, sampling, validation, etc.
• Reviews and approves batch related documents, ensuring the proper cGMP documentation practices are followed.
• Trains manufacturing associates on process activities, including Safety requirements and cGMP requirements. Reviews safety records and identifies/implements corrective measures.
• Supervises validation activities, ensuring proper and timely execution of validation protocols required in respective areas.
• Troubleshoots operational and equipment problems, and makes recommendations. Also coordinates emergency repairs, changeovers, and preventative maintenance activities with the facilities group.
• Coordinates and drafts revisions of batch related documents, including batch records and SOPs.

Who You Are

Good understanding of the operating principles for large scale biologics manufacturing. Solid knowledge of the engineering and scientific principles associated with designated areas of responsibility. Understands the primary design principles for the facility (e.g. air pressure differentials, material flow, people flow, utility systems). Basic understanding of the roles of other functional groups within the company. Particularly knowledgeable on safety, GMP, and Human Performance principles.

Qualifications

Required Skills

Supervisor

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) from an accredited college or university in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate Degree (AS/AA) in the scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or a High School diploma with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

Sr. Supervisor

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) from an accredited college or university in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline with 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associate Degree in the scientific or engineering discipline with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience, or a high school degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Prior Supervisory experience in Biologics Manufacturing operations
• Large Scale Cell Culture experience preferred
• Ability to work in a continuous operation environment (7 day a week/ days, nights or hybrid shift)
• Practical knowledge and application of GMP regulations.
• Detail-oriented person with exceptional documentation practices.
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Good process knowledge with expertise in multiple biotech production unit operations.

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

Requisition #:

22000I4U

Post Date:

Sep 08, 2022

Medtronic is an EOE, including disability/vets

**Careers that Change Lives**

Come join and lead one of the largest growing medical device Extrusion facilities in the country here in Danvers, Massachusetts.

**A Day in the Life**

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

+ Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.

+ Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

+ Plans and administers procedures and budgets.

+ Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.

+ Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.

+ Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas

**Must Have: Minimum Requirements**

+ A High School Diploma AND a minimum 7 years of manufacturing work experience OR An Associates Degree AND a minimum 5 years of manufacturing work experience OR A Bachelors Degree AND 3 years of manufacturing experience

**Nice to Have**

+ Lean Six sigma Certification

+ Understand (DMAIC) problem-solving Skills

+ Good interpersonal skills

+ Injection Molding Plastics

+ Computer Literate (Excel, Power Point, Word)

+ Experience in regulated industry

**About Medtronic**

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Lets work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)