Senior Supervisor - Manufacturing

Essential Functions

Accountable for:

• Assure BU's resources have the training, skills and knowledge required to execute job function.
• Assure production goals and KPI’s are achieved as planned and communicate results to his team members in a daily basis.
• Assure optimizing of Business Unit Performance
• Assure Payroll Administration in Kronos is completed and approved on a weekly basis, as established.  
• Assure EH&S indicators are achieved and improved by identifying, implementing, and executing corrective actions.
• Assure execution of communication meetings, safety, gowning and lockers audits, ETR compliance, process audits, calibration and preventive maintenance as established.
• Identify and communicate resources needs for manufacturing.
• Generate reports and charts to monitor Mfg. KPIs.
• Generate, initiate resolution, and assist in the investigation for non-conformances (NCRs, DPMs & CPMs) following NCR systems (eQMS).
• Identify, communicate, and assist in the troubleshooting process when processes and/or equipment are not performing as expected. 
• Assure people management through proactive HR intervention, employee conflicts resolution, people development, coaching techniques as per internal policies. 
• Assure Vacations & Overtime Administration for Non- Exempt is programmed and executed following internal policy.
• Verifying and assign Preventive Maintenance tasks effectiveness in Manufacturing.
• Audits for Regulatory Compliance 
• 6S ROLESS audits execution and performance of the shift
• Non-Conformance WIP Management
• Creates purchase requisition orders.
• Works on major projects impacting positively the different KPIs of manufacturing area. 
• Execute Human Error NCRs investigations.
• Execute performance evaluation for Operative Personnel (including technical positions)
• Executing interviews for Operative Personnel (including technical positions) 
• Leads and Supports Strategic Sessions for the Manufacturing area: SWOT, VMOST, etc.
• Create the Shut Down structure with all the necessary activities to be performed in manufacturing area.
• Create Capital Expense when it is necessary.
• Manage the CAPEX account when it is necessary.
• Perform and drive CAPA actions.
• Perform SWOT activity with the group in alignment with Manufacturing Manager 
• Perform Gallup actions defined.
• Lead key cost reduction projects for the manufacturing area.
• Approval participation in internal ECOs, DCOs, APPs, POS, JD and all related to manufacturing activities.

Assist in:

• Creation troubleshooting guidelines and/or applicable SOPs for process and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Designing and Coordinating Engineering Tests/ Q's
• Executing Engineering Tests/ Q's
• Documenting and Reporting Results of Engineering Tests/ Q's
• Assuring Readiness of Manufacturing Requirements for the Product Transfer
• Identifying Opportunities for Improvements in Equipment Performance
• Implements Equipment Upgrades and Optimization Changes
• Document all Equipment Changes
• Assuring Adherence to Values
• Supports and leads Regulatory Audits, Quality Culture, OpEx and EHS initiatives.
• Support Process Improvement Department when PMs schedule must be created.
• Monthly support in Manufacturing Council meeting
• Point of contact between Manufacturing Leads and Manufacturing Manager when it is needed.

Actively Participates in:

• Analyzing Cost per unit budget
• Quarterly Forecast
• WIP and FG Inventories Targets
• Year-end physical inventory 
• Define Tactics for NCRs, DPM & CPM Metric
• Monitor Supplier's Performance
• Defining and prioritizing Process KPIs for improvement
• Developing control mechanism to ensure Process KPIs consistency.
• Providing technical solutions that increase utilization and reduce costs.
• Minimizing service interruptions and avoid unplanned downtime on manufacturing lines.
• Receiving and implementing Product and Equipment Transfer
• Observing, Analyzing, Documenting & Recommending the Start-up of Product Transfer
• Early involvement in LS/ Optimization Efforts with Technical Innovations (ROI)
• Assuring Readiness of Manufacturing Requirements for the Optimization Efforts
• Observing, Analyzing, Documenting & Recommending the Start-up of Optimization Changes
• Final selection of resources
• Team Dynamics Improvement 
• Prepare Training Module for skills certifications.
• Procedure Approval for skills certifications
• Provide Capabilities to Work Unit
• Drive and control account designated such as CAPEX for the department
• Actively participate in the Operational Excellence programs, including their forums and activities, while promoting and supporting the culture of continuous improvement within the organization

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety Regulation knowledge
• Quality Systems Regulations knowledge of ISO13485
• Advanced oral and written communication skills (English / Spanish)
• High level of verbal, numerical and diagrammatical reasoning ability
• Effective people management skills in a team working culture
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter and responsible person

Work Environment:

• Generally, works in a clean room environment with a level of noise between the equipment and the machinery (minor than 85 decibels) and controllable changes in temperature.
• Most of the time he/she stands, walks, bend the body, use hands to finger, handle or fell and sit to realize the job.
• Performs light physical effort with some exposure to extreme cold, wet, or humid conditions.
• Works near moving mechanical parts.
• Applies communication skills to perform work and coordinate with others.
• Utilizes vision all the time in all aspects (close, distance, focus, etc.)
• Utilizes a high analytical capacity and high level of professionalism to resolve problems.
• May be exposed to fumes, gases, or strong odors (non-toxic)

Experience:

• At least +5 years of experience in similar responsibilities in a regulated industry (medical devices/pharmaceutical/food)

Education:

• University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Engineering is required.
• Quality and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification is preferred.