Supervisor, Manufacturing

Nordson Corporation•Salem, NH

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About The Position

Nordson Medical is seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Supervisor to join its team. The role works in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is responsible for production-floor team leadership, safety and quality compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The supervisor coaches and develops employees, oversees standardized work and production processes, supports application of the NBS Next business model, and ensures production resources and requirements are managed to meet customer needs.

Requirements

At least 10 years of firsthand experience in an operations or quality role.
Strong understanding of a broad range of extrusion equipment functions.
Strong technical skills demonstrated through prior experience and career progression.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to use critical thinking to resolve problems quickly.
Strong written and verbal two-way communication skills.
Forward-thinking approach, including identifying and anticipating issues and proactively engaging others in addressing them.
Ability to coach and develop others.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant degree is preferred; additional experience may be required in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all safety requirements and applicable QMS requirements.
Provide daily coaching, oversight, training, and performance feedback to the team to achieve performance goals.
Write and administer employee performance reviews.
Establish and reinforce standardized work processes, ensure they are followed, and implement countermeasures; promote employee ownership and empowerment.
Facilitate the NBS Next business model at the production-floor level and ensure the team is educated and engaged in applying its elements.
Encourage production-team participation in continuous improvement.
Perform assigned job functions to meet or exceed quality standards and productivity metrics.
Meet daily tooling, material, schedule, and preventive maintenance requirements.
Identify resources needed to meet internal and external customer requirements.
Ensure adherence to processes and procedures.
Monitor production processes and update them as necessary.
Lead or delegate SQDIPC meetings and activities.
Review and decide whether to approve employee PTO requests.
Review and approve employee timecards.
Provide a monthly department status.