Production Supervisor

West Pharmaceutical Services • Scottsdale, AZ

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees employees in a manufacturing and assembly environment. The supervisor plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. This is an onsite position, with onsite attendance required for all scheduled workdays. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overtime may be required to complete assignments when necessary. No relocation assistance is provided.

The role supports employee development and effective employee relations, ensures training and compliance for the work area and products, and maintains production quality, safety, and continuity across shifts. It also leads continuous process improvement efforts and helps make decisions about cycle standards and process changes. The position requires five to eight years of relevant work experience and a high school education or equivalent.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Five to eight years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to work assigned shift(s), with overtime as required to complete assignments when necessary.
• Ability to comply with company safety and quality policies, applicable SOPs, and company and plant policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow the Plant’s Dress and Hygiene Code and applicable state and federal laws.
• Physical ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods and travel between offices and building sites.
• When specifically necessitated by customer requirements, ability to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Sufficient hearing to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 150 feet.
• Wear safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection as required in production areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities toward delivery of set targets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Support effective employee relations by coaching and developing employees, conducting performance reviews, administering hiring, termination, and disciplinary processes, and resolving employee issues.
• Ensure applicable training and compliance requirements are met for the work area and products.
• Schedule and assign shift personnel; communicate verbally and conduct visual checks of work activity throughout assigned shifts to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Provide feedback to appropriate departments about production, quality, engineering, and personnel issues.
• Direct and assist with training for production floor positions, including topics such as SOPs, WIs, SPCs, and FDA regulations.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe; conduct safety inspections and follow through with reporting or corrective actions, including for work-related injuries.
• Finalize necessary data for timely shift-to-shift transitions and ensure its completeness and accuracy.
• Apply a customer-service approach to interactions, workflow, productivity, and quality standards for internal and external customers.
• Assist with decision-making concerning cycle standards and process changes.
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts to reduce scrap and cycle times, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste in the production environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Benefits

• Benefit programs supporting team members’ and families’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial health.
• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED