Job Details
**Production Shift Supervisor**
**Job Title:**
**Reports To:**
Associate Director of Manufacturing
**Direct Reports:**
Chemical Operators
**Emergency / Absentee Backup:**
Associate Director of Manufacturing/Production Manager
**Job Summary:**
The Production Shift Supervisor plans, coordinates, instructs and supervises the activities of chemical operators in order to produce a finished product according to production schedule and quality requirements to maintain compliance.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**
* Ensures manufacturing operations are performed in compliance with all current quality and safety systems.
* Trains and supervises employees to achieve the highest production standards.
* Monitors production procedures, equipment performance, and manufacturing documentation to ensure accuracy in all documentation.
* Communications process recommendations and improvements to management.
* Maintains manufacturing batch data and records.
* Reads and analyzes charts, work orders or production schedules to determine production requirements.
* Trains new and current employees on equipment operations and procedures, as needed.
* Assigns employees to experienced workers for on-the-job training and monitors progress.
* Communicates specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures to the production team.
* Initiates discrepancies as they occur and provides input on root cause and preventative actions.
* Consults with Manufacturing Department Managers to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments.
* Confers with management and/or subordinates to resolve employee concerns, issues and complaints.
* Manages raw material and component supplies needed for production.
* Inspects materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
* Inspects documentation and finished good packaging routinely during their shift to ensure compliance is at highest standards.
* Monitors gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure operations conform to production or processing standards.
* Sets up and adjusts machines and equipment as instructed in the Batch Record or as needed.
* Monitors production area and enforces safety or sanitation regulations.
* Inspects process rooms for suitability for use.
* Conducts batch record review and reconciliation.
* Completes work order forms.
* Reviews and approves manufacturing procedures.
* Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate by management
**Qualifications:**
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in the chemical manufacturing industry: candidates with less experience may be selected at the discretion of the Director of Manufacturing.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and manage employees to achieve production goals while ensuring that quality, regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements are met.
* Capability to lead, coach, inspire, and motivate employees to develop effective teamwork and achieve outstanding performance standards.
* Demonstrated capabilities to diagnose and solve problems, assess situations and take appropriate actions, make decisions effectively, and communicate to employees at all levels of the organization.
* Mechanical reasoning and critical thinking skills required in order to troubleshoot chemical manufacturing process.
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
**Physical Requirements:**
* Lift up to 55 lbs.
* Climb ladders and/or stairs
* Crawl, bend, twist, carry, reach, and kneel throughout shift
* Push and/or pull up to 100 lbs.
* Stand and/or walk for extended periods
* Work with and/or around chemicals and/or hazardous materials
* Repeating motion that may include arms, wrists, hands, and fingers
* Ability to see and distinguish color
* Work in seasonal conditions that may include extreme hot, cold, wind, and precipitation
**Work Hours:**
* 12 Hour Shift, 4 days on/ 4 days off rotation
* Includes some weekends and holidays due to rotating schedule
* Ability and willingness to work from all BioSpectra facilities
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