Supervisor, Production

Endo•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Supervisor, Production oversees employees and daily operations in a manufacturing department at Par Health’s St. Louis Plant. The role ensures that work rules, safety policies, and applicable procedures are followed while coordinating staffing and production activities to meet department timelines, customer requirements, and productivity, cost, and quality standards. The supervisor provides direction, training, coaching, and mentoring to employees, including members of a collective bargaining unit, and supports development for current and future roles. The position monitors production schedules and material availability, coordinates with Customer Service, Planning, and Logistics, and supports safe and effective operation and maintenance of the department and building. It also contributes to budget preparation, tracks organizational goals and operating metrics, maintains detailed records, and leads or supports investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, root-cause analysis, customer complaints, and special projects. The role promotes continuous improvement through cost-saving initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma projects. This is a managerial position in a manufacturing environment. Work is performed on a rotating shift schedule that requires night and weekend work; production areas may not be climate controlled. The supervisor must be willing to work a variety of shifts if required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and competencies.
For candidates without a bachelor’s degree, typically six years of related, progressive work experience is needed as an equivalent.
At least three years of manufacturing experience.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA and FDA regulations.
Experience with a variety of unit operations, such as distillation, filtration, centrifugation, and drying.
Experience with hazardous chemicals and flammables.
Demonstrated successful accomplishments in managing people.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced cGMP work environment.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail; ability to analyze, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Mechanical knowledge of production equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Good planning and organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, and ability to maintain detailed records.
Willingness to work a variety of shifts if required.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field is highly preferred.
Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM).
Experience in a union environment.
Experience in the chemical or a related industry.
Knowledge of chemical manufacturing and plant support systems.
Understanding and working knowledge of cGMPs.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure department and building operations are safe, efficient, and effective, and that plant work rules, safety rules, and policies are followed.
Supervise employees and manage the work team, including collective bargaining unit employees; provide clear direction, mentoring, coaching, and discipline as needed.
Train direct reports on job responsibilities and company, quality, safety, and environmental policies; develop employees for current and future roles.
Schedule daily manpower based on plant requirements and department production goals.
Monitor weekly schedules in coordination with Customer Service, Planning, and Logistics to support timely customer service.
Ensure required product quantities, raw materials, and product specifications are available.
Motivate associates to meet or exceed productivity, cost, and quality standards.
Handle grievances, exceptions, and incident reports, and ensure contract compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
Ensure employees comply with applicable company and regulatory requirements, including FDA, EPA, DEA, OSHA, cGMP, SOP, and DOT requirements.
Submit maintenance work orders and issue permits as needed to maintain building equipment.
Participate in budget preparation and track progress toward organizational goals.
Communicate operating status and financial and operational metrics accurately at established intervals.
Lead or support investigations, manufacturing exceptions, product failures, root-cause analyses, and customer complaints, maintaining complete and detailed records.
Lead or participate in special projects, including Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Six Sigma projects, and safety initiatives.
Drive cost savings through improvements and Lean implementation.
Design and implement work methods and procedures to improve productivity and service within the assigned department.
Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation.