Job Description
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Senior Supervisor, Production - 3rd Shift
East Windsor, New Jersey, United States Brand Shiseido Job ID 16156WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!
JOB SUMMARY
The Production Senior Supervisor is responsible for the safe, timely and efficient execution of the production schedule while meeting all quality objectives and conforming to all GMP requirements. This position is responsible for the daily activities of all direct Production personnel, ensuring that all operations are executed efficiently, effectively without compromising safety or quality.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- You willbe responsible for establishing the daily production schedule and priorities in reviewing with the planning department, and identification and resolution of bottlenecks.
- You will ensure the daily schedule is executed without any compromise to safety or quality.
- You will monitor, enforce, and model all safety, quality and GMP policies.
- You will monitor efficiency results and identify and implement improvement plans.
- You will identify and implement training needs and hire and train all new Production employees.
- You will work closely with the quality department and participate in the investigation and resolution of quality issues, deviations, and the implementation of corrective actions.
- You will assist in the development and implementation of new department initiatives (5S, OEE, Kaizen).
- You will work with both the maintenance and technical teams to identify projects to improve performance and to plan and execute line trials to support new launches
- You will collaborate with the planning team daily to set the weekly production goals that meet both the customers’ needs and optimize the production department’s performance goals.
WHO YOU ARE
- You have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or industrial management.
- You have 3+ years of experience in Production operation in Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals or Consumer Goods companies, with leadership experience
- You have knowledge of filling and assembly processes and high-speed machines
- You can interpret process documentation and develop full-scale processes
- You understand GMP manufacturing
- You demonstrate problem solving skills
- You area strong communicator and have strong interpersonal skills
- You can effectively lead others in achieving shared goals and assignments
- You can follow through on assignments and complete them in a timely and competent manner
- You can communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- You can write routine reports and correspondence.
- You have experience with TPM Management System (Total Productivity Management) and Lean Management
- You are bilingual (Spanish language preferred) or can effectively manage a population that may not speak fluent English
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, if applicable. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.
Standing | Over 2/3 |
Walking | Over 2/3 |
Sitting | Not Applicable |
Use hands to finger, handle or feel | 1/3 to 2/3 |
Reach with hands and arms | 1/3 to 2/3 |
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl | Under 1/3 |
Up to 10 pounds | 1/3 to 2/3 |
Up to 25 pounds | Not Applicable |
Up to 50 pounds | Not Applicable |
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The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.