Production Supervisor

Merck•Jaffrey, NH

9h•$64,000 - $139,400

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating manufacturing operations for a product portfolio of life science filtration membranes or devices. This role involves managing a team of production workers, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The supervisor will monitor workflow, troubleshoot production issues, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. Additionally, they will be responsible for training and developing staff, maintaining cGMP compliance, maintaining cGMP compliant production records, and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless operations. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position. The production supervisor will build and sustain a strong manufacturing support team through a balanced approach towards employee safety, product quality, and customer delivery performance. This is a B shift postion 3PM- 11PM Monday-Friday

Requirements

3+ years experience within an FDA-regulated industry or manufacturing environment.
2+ years in a leadership position.
High School diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Knowledge of QMS, ISO and cGMP.
Strong leadership skills w/ability to motivate, inspire, and build a high performing team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Able to clearly communicate issues and areas for improvement to management and direct reports in a timely and easy to understand manner.
Hands-on team player with high energy.
Collaborative team member and leader to achieve operational safety, quality, and output goals.
Requisite confidence and experience to drive effective, pragmatic and risk-based decisions.
Proven problem-solving ability and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily production operations and manage a team of production workers.
Establish and maintain a safe, clean and well-organized work environment.
Direct the implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods and standard operating procedures on the production floor.
Drive continuous improvement efforts in productivity and performance metrics using lean tools and operator engagement.
Acts as a mentor to staff and develops a “learning” organization.
Accomplishes manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching/counselling team members, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Ensure that KPI measurable are met consistently (i.e. MPS, back order, etc.)
Maintain product integrity and ensure that all product issued to work centers is properly accounted for and tracked.