Production Supervisor I

Job Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for coaching and mentoring direct reports while efficiently overseeing and maintaining operations and a safe working environment in manufacturing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee the efficient operation of Manufacturing lines while maintaining compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
• Provide direction and leadership to ensure production schedules and efficiency goals are achieved in support of plant operations, and objectives.
• Schedules and directly supervises all production and production support operations.
• You will partner with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Quality Control and Engineering Technical staff to ensure product quality and availability.
• Assists in development and implements safety awareness programs.
• You will drive results through direct leadership and cross functional teamwork to develop strategic plans and procedures to increase the efficiency of production.
• Assists with hiring new employees. Identifies training needs of subordinates through observations and achievement and provide training.
• You will manage staff, assign work, monitor activities, evaluate performance, and manage critical issues.
• You will identify and recommend measures to improve operator training and development, production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Ability to operate all equipment and knowledgeable of equipment capabilities.
• Build a cohesive team that works toward department and company goals.
• May perform other or specific duties as directed by the Production Manager.

Key Skills Required:

• Knowledge of ISO 13485
• Fundamental knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing process improvement techniques.
• Your planning and execution skills include strong analytical abilities. Experience Leading Continuous Improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing) is preferred
• Strong computer skills include experience using ERP and proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving skills and the ability and willingness to resolve conflict.
• Strong team building skills, including the ability to coach and effectively teach to develop work teams.
• Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and empower others
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree or higher in Business, Management, or equivalent education and/or experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment a plus Physical Requirements:
• Occasionally lift 50 lbs. and regularly lift to 30lbs, handle tasks involving frequent bending, twisting, lifting, squatting, walking, and standing.
• Must be able and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• This position requires frequent data entry, which involves repetitive hand movements on a keyboard

The physical demands described here 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. Work requires operation of a computer.

Puritan is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement and advancement will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or military status, age, or any other federally protected class.