Supervisor, Production

Viant•Orchard Park, NY

48d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position supervises the long- and short-range production tasks for assigned products produced at CLT to satisfy the Marketing forecast within the desired inventory guidelines established by upper management. It administers shop floor scheduling of daily priorities and the corresponding material movement for assigned products in the manufacturing facility. This position has the freedom to act under nominal supervision in both structured and relatively unstructured assignments of varying levels of complexity. The role involves the ability to stop production when necessary and initiate the progressive discipline policy. It also includes scheduling employee work hours and work group assignments.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years' experience in production planning/control, manufacturing computer systems, or related area.
Proficient with manufacturing computer systems.
Previous leadership experience required.
Possesses written and oral communications skills sufficient to participate in discussions, interviews, and negotiations; prepare various forms of written business communication; and read work-related periodicals, manuals, dictionaries, and encyclopedias.
Performs basic computer operations (email, record keeping, and routine database activity, etc.) and utilizes advanced features of software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.).
Performs intermediate arithmetic, geometric and algebraic calculations; including ratios, rates, and percentages.
Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form.
Deals with problem solving involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.
Handles multiple projects simultaneously.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Problem analysis and resolution.
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
Leads by example adherence to company’s policies regarding attendance, quality, and conduct expectations.
Good decision-making skills.
Professional and positive outlook.

Nice To Haves

Previous production control experience preferred.
General understanding of medical device quality system requirements, particularly in the area of process control.

Responsibilities

Accomplishes management-determined objectives in areas of production, quality, personnel relations, and safety.
Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and collaboration.
Leads, guides, and directs the daily work activities of department employees in support of CLT’s production, quality, and safety goals.
Coordinates with appropriate departments to achieve stated objectives.
Understands key metrics and targets; identifies gaps, and leads problem-solving efforts.
Directs and assists in training employees.
Provides employee coaching and development, and screening of new hires.
Effectively and consistently handles employee issues as they pertain to established employee relations policies including planning work schedules, monitoring performance, controlling attendance and disciplinary problems, and assuring timely and accurate written documentation of employee conflict resolution.
Communicates with other supervisory personnel on issues or concerns that occurred during the shift.
Supports other department initiatives in areas of documentation, investigation, and reporting.
Responsible for all other duties as assigned.