Operations Supervisor

Option 1: Mornings Shift (shift allowance applies)

Option 2: Evenings Shift (shift allowance applies)

What You will Do:

Every day in this role represents a new and exciting challenge! You will have the chance to lead and develop a team of production staff – ensuring high levels of performance and employee engagement.

• Leads a production team to ensure targets/KPIs for quality/service/costs/people development are achieved.

• Ensures quality standards and expectations are communicated and deployed. Quality standards and objectives (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell/value stream shutdown) are communicated and achieved.

• Manages and prioritises production to meet customer requirements and maintain inventory levels. Communicate and manage output levels.

• Sets team and individuals up for success by providing training, coaching, feedback and support.

• Creates a positive employee relations environment and facilitates high engagement within the production team and with the cross functional team.

• Provides timely feedback and review and ensures all performance issues are dealt with in a constructive, fair and prompt manner. Ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

• Facilitates open two-way communications regarding individual, team and company performance through weekly team meetings and daily interaction on the line with a view to optimising efficiency and productivity.

• Liaises with training to develop and implement training curriculums and team training plans.

• Participates in the selection and hiring of Production Operators

• Maintains GMP / 6S at a high level within the department through the involvement of all team members.

• Lead / participate in continuous improvement activities, e.g. Lean/Cost Reduction initiatives

• Ensures Time and Attendance system compliance and effective Annual Leave and Overtime planning

• Provides leadership and direction for the advancement of Lean Manufacturing

• All other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

• Degree or Masters in Business, Production Management, Engineering or similar Discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience

• 4 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.

• 2 years minimum Supervisor experience.

• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a production environment.

• Usually works with a minimum of supervision, conferring with leader on unusual matters.

• Demonstrated leadership aptitude to work with people and set direction as part of a cross functional team.

• Excellent knowledge & computer skills in MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word.

• Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements, housekeeping, health and safety.

• Genuine interest in investing in people and facilitates individual and team engagement and development.

• Ability to coach, provide effective feedback and manage performance.

• Problem solving methodology experience required with process knowledge desirable.

• Can interpret and analyse information and translate into operation actions.

• Excellent Influencing and communication skills

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