In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day running of production processes in the assigned area. This position will plan and organize staff tasks and shifts, appraise performance, coach, counsel and discipline staff as needed. The Production Supervisor will enforce systems, policies and procedures, track and report on KPI’s and will partner with other departments such as, quality, safety and human resources to ensure compliance in his/her assigned areas. 

Essential Functions / Four Most Important Tasks

Essential Function - Supervision of Department Staff

• Supervises all production employees in assigned department(s)/shift, including motivating and disciplining.

Assigns and directs work, coaches, evaluates and appraises; ensures effective labor relations.

• Creates and maintains an ethical and non-discriminatory work environment.

• Creates and maintains effective lines of communication and effectively manages conflict.

• Assures that Department Shift meets objectives for quality, productivity, and safety.

• Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.

• Works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and

outside the Company. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive

working relationships.

• Timely arrival and regular attendance at work.

• Other duties as assigned •

Essential Function - Productivity of Assigned Department(s)/Shift

• Ensures that department/shift maintains Productivity KPI's by ensuring standardized output and maintaining

adequate staffing levels.

• Ensure that customer orders are processed according to scheduled ship dates.

• Work closely with Maintenance and Engineering groups to ensure proper functioning of production equipment

and to minimize downtime.

• Ensures that daily reporting of production outputs is completed timely and submitted to Production Manager

Daily.

• Other duties as assigned •

Essential Function - Safety Compliance

• Ensure that department complies with all safety rules and procedures, as well as good housekeeping within

the plant, in accordance with SOPs, work instructions, and GMPs.

• Reports any unsafe conditions to Department Manager and Safety Manager.

• Reports all incidents, accidents and/or near misses to Department Manager and Safety Manager.

Essential Function - Quality Assurance

• Ensures that self and department staff are performing tasks within the scope of quality guidelines.

• Reports any deviations or non-conformances immediately to QA and Department Manager.

• Ensures that all tasks are performed in accordance with ISO standards, Work Instructions, SOP's, cGMP and

company policy.

• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced procedures and/or processes to maximize efficiency and to

continuously improve quality of product produced.

• Creates work instructions that satisfy Quality system requirements.

Responsibility

This position supervises work and staff in designated production area.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to elements including environmental heat and high heat from moving mechanical parts, small parts may be encountered on the floor, and dust particles may float in the air.  Work is done in both office space and in the plant where safety is a critical concern.  PPE must be worn.

Physical Demands

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.

This position requires moving about as much as 95% of the workday in and throughout the assigned production area; and the occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. This position can require occasional squatting, stooping, bending or crouching. Use of computer involves some repetitive motion. Business needs require that the employee in this position work an established 40-hour workweek and on occasion work additional hours outside of the standard schedule. Work is done in the plant where safety is a critical concern. Personal protective equipment must be worn including safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves and/or protection from high noise levels. Wear protective clothing such as a uniform, over suit, hair net, beard cover, etc. must also in designated areas. Workday flexibility. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.  HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours are dependent on Shift allocation.

Required Education and Experience

Three years related supervisory experience.

• Labor relations experience preferred.

• BS/BA preferred.

• Technical skills to include machine start-up and corrective actions.

• Lean Manufacturing Certification preferred.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.

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