About the role:The Production Supervisor offers essential leadership and guidance at the operational level, overseeing performance assessment and addressing challenges within designated areas of the facility. Furthermore, the supervisor cultivates an environment characterized by inclusivity, transparent communication, and trust, thereby enhancing team development and employee engagement.What you'll do:
Complies with Viant Values, emphasizing safety, quality standards, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Provides guidance with the resolution of technical and production issues to ensure that weekly schedules are completed in alignment with Company and Customer expectations.
Develops and oversees the synchronization of products or production lines with the master production schedule and material planning to achieve production objectives.
Establishes and monitors departmental performance metrics, including visual controls, and provides regular updates on progress.
Ensure that work orders are accurately closed in Oracle and that data integrity is maintained.
Supervises team members in a manner that promotes a safe working environment and encourages a self-directed team approach.
Offers leadership to team members in various aspects, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, counseling, and implementing corrective actions.
Maintains ongoing communication regarding production, facility, and team member achievements and concerns.
Facilitates communication, coordination, and conflict resolution within and between work groups.
Fosters a culture of diversity, inclusion, open communication, and trust, creating opportunities for training and professional development.
Remain adaptable to the business' needs and undertake additional responsibilities as required.
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Methodologies:
Assist in analyzing production and related processes, offering recommendations for enhancements and organizing process improvement initiatives through the applicationCollaborates with Engineers to analyze production and related processes, providing recommendations for improvements and organizing process enhancement activitiesIdentifies, organizes, and/or delivers training to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality work environment, focusing on continuous improvement
Encourages an environment of inclusion, open communication, and trust to support team development and enhance associate engagement.
RequirementsKnowledge/Education:
High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's degree in Operations/Engineering or Business preferred
Job Experience:
3+ years of supervisory experience in Manufacturing Environment3+ years in Machining environment, CNC or Swiss machines
Skills/Competencies
Experience in Medical/Pharma environmentsAbility to plan and manage various aspects of the operation for the safe environment and profitable growthStrong organizational, time management and communication skills (verbal and written)Strong problem-solving skills: the ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutionsExhibits a high level of energy and possesses excellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrated experience teaching and coaching the application of continuous improvement and analytical skillsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing PrinciplesProficient in MS Office with advanced Excel competenceRapid Response experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Working on the production floor of either sitting, walking and standingOccasional lifting up to 25lbs
| Location | Wheeling, IL |