Production Supervisor

Johnson Matthey•West Deptford, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Production Supervisor you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. Directs the activities of a shift of production workers in the chemicals production area to ensure and improve safety, quality, delivery & cost targets on shift.

Requirements

Good communication skills required to direct and motivate a team.
Requires a very good understanding of production, maintenance, quality and CI for relevant manufacturing areas they are responsible for
Building Collaborative Relationships
Decision Making
Initiating Actions

Nice To Haves

Vocational education, practical and relevant on-the-job training or a university education (with a technical/scientific focus) and over 3 year’s relevant experience
Experience and knowledge of managing a large team across different shifts/areas

Responsibilities

Drives shift’s adherence to EHS standards. Supports, coaches and involves team members in implementing EHS improvements; challenging unsafe behavior.
Ensures the production team operates all relevant machinery, tools and equipment and undertakes standard production tasks safely and in accordance with instructions.
Supervises production activities to ensure that products meet or exceed all established quality, cost and delivery requirements, ensuring safe operations are maintained.
Ensures compliance of teams to maintain defined quality standards and non-conformance is investigated and escalated as appropriate with lessons learned implemented and shared across shifts.
Determines production priorities based on established weekly schedules and makes daily assignments.
Manages the performance and output of the team and re-assigns activities to deliver set KPIs.
Plans, priorities and manages assigned production area to minimize disruptions to production schedules.
(Co)develops, implements, optimizes and/or continuously improves work processes, techniques and systems.
Is responsible for accurate and effective inventory control.
Directs all related personnel actions, including resource allocation, training, performance appraisal, discipline and safety.
Trains and develop team to effectively undertake their position responsibilities.
Ensuring the right skills are available for future requirements and succession within the shift team.
Provides ongoing coaching to shift team.
Promotes, establishes and maintains collaborative approach and communication with all employees within the plant.
Performs administrative tasks such as reviewing timecards, PTO, and overtime needs to support assigned relevant operational area
Leads by example and embodies the JM values.