Production Supervisor

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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Performs all duties associated with the Manufacturing Department. Organizes resources on a daily basis to meet production needs. Trains & verifies all employees against standardized work. Leads continuous improvement activities and daily team meetings (Shop Floor Management). Mentors employees on technical and leadership skills. Exercise initiative in troubleshooting and problem solving related to operational problems. Ensure compliance to customer requirements. Resolves personnel issues.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure team members are following safety protocol including using proper PPE.
• Train employees to standardized work and verify compliance
• Write and update standardized work instructions
• Lead problem solving initiatives with team members, align manufacturing resources
• Lead Shop Floor Management meeting
• Track key area KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and update SFM board
• Schedule/assign team members to daily work assignments
• Analyze performance of manufacturing processes
• Mentor team leaders & operators on technical and leadership skills
• Relieve and otherwise backfill for team leaders due to breaks, absences, etc.
• Assist in paperwork completion and verification
• Resolve personnel issues, discipline employees as needed
• Troubleshoot processes/equipment as needed/escalated from Team Leaders/Operators
• Complete other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Manager
• Supervise manufacturing employees (approximently 40)

RELATIONSHIPS:

The Production Supervisor reports to and is accountable to the Operations Manager

The Production Supervisor shall work cooperatively with other departments (i.e. Quality, Customer Service, Shipping and Accounting) to assure the products sold achieve the customer specific requirements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Education:

Minimum High School Education or equivalent

Training:

• Basic rubber manufacturing process training
• DPS Basics training

Skills:

Strong communicator

Problem solving skills

Understands & can apply lean tools

Able to identify waste

Team player

Reliable, with strong work ethic

Accurate information gathering

Meeting facilitation

Mentoring

Fundamental knowledge of area and processes

Accurate information gathering

Computer literacy

Experience:

Knowledge and experience in rubber manufacturing.

1 Year experience in manufacturing environment.

Proven experience in a previous leadership role

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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