Production Supervisor

ResMed is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of products for the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). Our employees and distributors are located in more than 67 countries. At ResMed we are committed to providing an environment that fosters broad communication, focused work, and strong relationships. Innovative individuals and diverse teams have strengthened ResMed and will continue to spark growth. ResMed looks for people who want to be challenged and to be rewarded for meeting those challenges.

Employees at ResMed are the most important assets, so we offer a benefits package that promotes physical, emotional, and financial health for employees and their families. Our insurance plans and support programs cover the full spectrum of personal needs: medical, chiropractic/acupuncture, dental, vision, long-term care, life/AD&D, LTD/STD, EAP, 401(k), compensated time off, tuition reimbursement, gym, and massage.

OVERVIEW
ResMed has an exciting new opportunity for a Production Supervisor for our new distribution/manufacturing facility located in Spartenburg, SC.  The Production Supervisor will provide leadership (people management, business systems and equipment, production planning, operational performance reporting and analysis, quality assurance and safety) direction and advice to ensure achievement of business objectives and production targets in a high-volume production environment.   The Production Supervisor will contribute to the development of a workplace culture that reflects ResMed’s organizational values, standards, core competencies and behaviours and ensure optimal performance and compliance of manufacturing functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure effective management, utilization and deployment of assets, resources, production schedules, systems and processes to ensure achievement of production and operational targets consistent with quality and cost expectations.
• Provide up to date and responsive technical advice, guidance and leadership in planning, resolution of acute corrective or preventative actions or related issues to develop and support work teams by monitoring, evaluating and enhancing work systems and processes in order to ensure continuity of production.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, standard operating procedures, and current good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Identify and contribute to and supports business improvement initiatives, workplace efficiency and business performance strategies.
  
  PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY
• Ensure proactive involvement in and accountability for and demonstrate commitment to workplace safety, incident management and understanding of appropriate legislation and Company policy.
• Be consistent with ResMed’s organizational values, core competencies, standards and policy, effective management, coaching, mentoring, performance management, learning and employee development.
• Ensures the development and implementation of appropriate resource strategies to ensure that the work groups have the necessary capability to meet operational targets.
• Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms within the workplace that will enhance relationships and productivity within work teams, and supports the achievement of a preferred workplace culture.
  
  PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND MANAGEMENT
• Utilize and interrogate business information systems to ensure effective management, analysis and reporting of operational and financial performance relative to specified targets and budgets.
• Work with the management team to determine the priorities that ensure sustainable growth for the business, then ensure all existing and planned actions, are consistent with those priorities.
• Ensure that each work team understands, records, and monitors performance against provided key business performance indicators.

• • Communicates in an open, candid and direct manner
  • Ability to communicate throughout all levels and functions of the organization
  • Shares timely and factual information with other stakeholders on progress and results
  • Provides support and assistance to other team members
  • Shares relevant information about their own or others' actions or work in progress that may impact on team effectiveness
  • Builds trusting and open relationships with others
  • Acts in accordance with ResMed's ethical principles 
    

  REASONING ABILITY

• Applies sound analytical thinking to problem solving and decision making
• Effectively balances short and long-range priorities and decisions
• Anticipates impact of actions and decisions on the broader organization
• Works collaboratively within and across business, functions and regions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to work independently on assigned projects/program
  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand procedures, work instructions, material lists and bills of material
• Ability to perform basic computer operations
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Ability to recognize basic component nonconformance
• Ability to take on additional responsibilities
• Mechanical aptitude
• Familiar with Oracle database software
• High energy, able to take charge of a situation and make decisions with limited inputs
• Behaviours and Values consistent with ResMed’s Behavioural Descriptors
• Sets high and motivating standards for self and others
• Demonstrates ownership of challenges or issues and takes appropriate action
• Establishes work plans and processes consistent with team's direction
• Committed to providing high-quality products and services
• Proven and effective leadership, managerial skills, commercial acumen
• Understanding of Quality Standards as applied to Medical Device Manufacturing (FDA QSR and EN46001)
• Understanding of flow and batch manufacturing processes
• Experience with continuous improvement, line balancing, and Kanban practice

SOFTWARE USED:  Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), Oracle, Objective

No relocation assistance available for this position.