Production Supervisor, Dryer Operations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall results for a single shift of a multi-shift manufacturing operations line(s); additional accountability could include providing overall manufacturing leadership for afternoon or night shift manufacturing operations along with responsibility for individual teams.
• Model and promote the behaviors that ensure the delivery of high-quality products for our customers while championing compliance with company policies and procedures, meeting all local and statutory requirements, and adhering to the regulatory requirements of countries to which products are shipped. 
• Initiate, manage, and make decisions that impact product quality.
• Model and promote a thorough understanding of what drives product costs, profitability, and cash flow within the shift, team, and department, while operating within budget with a focus on margin, material utilization, and Cost Improvement Program (CIP) goals.
• Train others in this understanding for operator engagement and involvement in cost management. 
•  Share accountability for line budgetary decisions with the direct manager. 
• Track, trend, and continuously improve budgetary performance for overtime (OT), direct expenses, operating equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor, downtime, schedule performance (units per hour, Lbs./Hour), year-over-year CIP, and material usage (this list is not all-inclusive)
• Drive OEE objectives, understand drivers, and develop/execute plans around the improvement of line performance and quality metrics.
• Understand all key performance indicators, developing, driving, and leading the execution of plans through utilization and involvement of all team and support resources.
• Develop plans and execute efforts required to train and develop employees to improve overall manufacturing capability to deliver performance results. 
• Create a learning environment and support individual learning and development plans. 
• Coach and direct individuals and teams to meet performance goals and objectives. 
• Directly supervises team and leads staffing activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, food technology, or engineering and 5+ years of experience in a regulated industry, with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc. required.  
• Advanced degree in business, science, food technology or engineering preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Project planning & execution experiences
• Process control knowledge 
• Proven plant financial understanding
• Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a regulated manufacturing work environment.
• Experience utilizing project planning and execution tools.
• Knowledge of FDA – 21 CFR and other regulatory requirements for Infant Formula

Shift:

• This is for the 12-hour nightshift 6p – 6a rotation which includes alternating weekends.