Manufacturing Supervisor, Day Shift

Kenvue•Fort Washington, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenvue is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Day Shift. At Kenvue, we believe in the power of everyday care, built on a legacy of science and iconic brands. Our global team of approximately 22,000 people fosters a culture where every voice matters and contributions are valued. We are driven by insights, innovation, and a commitment to delivering the best products. As a Kenvuer, you have the opportunity to impact millions of lives daily by prioritizing people, caring fiercely, earning trust with science, and solving with courage.

Requirements

Associates degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Operations / Manufacturing / Packaging is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication in the English language is required.
Basic to intermediate math (computational) ability is required.
Strong analytical and technical writing skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication, listening, negotiating and problem solving / decision-making skills are required.
Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or certification(s) related to TPM, TPS, Lean, Six Sigma is preferred
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in GMP environments is preferred.
Prior Supervisory experience is preferred.
Previous manufacturing and packaging experience is preferred.
Experience with Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise production team to meet production goals related to the operation of high speed packaging lines and manufacturing platforms to support internal and external customer expectations for quality, timeliness and cost.
Establishes personnel schedules based on business needs.
Provides input to production flow and identifies potential manufacturing risks and challenges.
Compiles and reports out on production metrics.
Trains staff in policies and procedures including areas of safety and quality.
All activities will be completed in a manner that protects the health and safety of all colleagues and in full compliance to all policies and procedures.
Establishes a work environment that embraces change by providing the leadership needed to implement and deliver goals that achieve business and costumer & consumer's needs.
Continuously assesses work and processes to ensure compliance to all required standards, policies, and procedures.
Facilitate communication activities and acts as a liaison between hourly colleagues and other leaders at the site.
Responsible to understand and ensure adherence to union collective bargaining agreement.
Recommends changes to standard operational and working practices providing the leadership vital to develop and implement continuous improvements.
Works with Business Unit Manager to develop and implement methods and processes that optimize the flow and use of material, machine and human resources.
Supervise all hourly colleagues on the shift within the business unit ensuring performance standards are achieved and driving employee and equipment productivity, uptime and efficiency to achieve optimum results in the areas of quality, production, health and safety, cost of goods, etc.
Provides feedback to operational budgets and have an understanding of financial drivers.
Maintain appropriate levels of labor, scrap, data integrity, schedule attainment, quality, up time, run time, cycle time, and housekeeping.
Recommend changes in working conditions and equipment to increase the efficiency of the business unit and staff.