Production Supervisor-Medical Device​/Pharma

Pay Competitive

Location:

Tempe, Arizona

Employment type:

Full-Time

• Req#: 61083

Working at West means having an opportunity to work by the side of our patients and customers, our global team members, and the communities in which we operate – which all help contribute to a Healthier World.

At West, we are by the side of patients. The work we do impacts patients’ lives each and every day – our products are a critical part of healthcare delivery, and we are proud of the role we play to improve patient health. We work by the side of our team members. We come together as one global team to deliver for our customers and help them address their challenges.

We are a diverse, close-knit community of professionals, where everyone has a voice and opportunity to learn and grow through mutual trust and respect. With a 95-year plus history, we have a track record for success, which includes reported sales of $2.14B in 2020. We serve by the side of our community. Giving back is in our DNA—our team members across more than 50 sites globally are involved with hundreds of charities that have special meaning to them through our West Without Borders team member-led giving program.

Job Summary:

Plan, direct, and supervise operations production processes and personnel within the proprietary product value streams in Operations, under the appropriate guidance and leadership. Operations include Injection Molding Machines and Automation Assembly Equipment related processes. Responsible and accountable for adherence to procedures, quality, production, maintenance, safety, and schedules on assigned shifts; promote effective team member/Company relations to help improve team engagement, customer service, and Company profits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of customer products consistent with high quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot problems arising on the shop floor as it relates to injection molding product quality and automation systems for throughput and yields with the appropriate engineering support from Engineering functions within the value stream/business unit.
• Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices, and procedures among plant employees.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate employee performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel employees for performance, attendance, and behavior. Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate timekeeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
• Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on-time production and delivery of customer orders with consistent focus on labor absorption.
• Ensure SOPs, cGMP, OSHA, and Safety regulations are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization, and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conform with and abide by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technical or business.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of injection molding/plastics manufacturing and electro-mechanical automated systems.

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes within a…