Production Supervisor

Otsuka ICU Medical•Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting production, quality, compliance, cost, and safety standards in assigned manufacturing areas. The role uses labor, materials, and support services effectively to achieve quality standards, production schedules, and profit plans. Through effective leadership, management, and supervision, the Production Supervisor earns the respect and commitment of area employees. The position involves supervising daily manufacturing operations, developing employees, maintaining product quality and customer service, adjusting production schedules, resolving operational issues, supporting safety and environmental compliance, contributing to budgets and cost reduction, and ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate documentation. The work environment includes manufacturing areas, clean rooms requiring gowning, and offices. The role typically requires travel less than 5% of the time. PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection; additional gowning may be required in some areas. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Business, or a related field; candidates without a degree may be considered with 6 or more years of direct supervisory experience.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or a related field; supervisory or similar experience is preferred.
Leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to a variety of problems within a minimum time.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve problems with minimal negative impact on production quality, quantity, and cost.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience in pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Supervise the assigned manufacturing area daily to achieve department goals.
Hire, train, evaluate, motivate, and develop employees in production areas.
Ensure manufactured products meet quality and customer service standards.
Monitor and adjust production schedules to optimize throughput and customer service; anticipate and respond to labor and material shortages.
Investigate root causes of quality, quantity, or processing issues and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure department employees maintain safety and environmental awareness and compliance, and participate in establishing area safety rules.
Participate in developing operating budgets covering materials, staffing, expenses, and capital expenditures.
Participate in the ongoing cost reduction program.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including timely employee compliance training.
Complete and review critical documentation, including SOPs, Batch Records, and Exception Documents.