Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor

Description Overview

Continuous Improvement & Plant Operations Supervisor will be working in a cross functional environment to ensure Plant Optimization. The purpose of this position is to lead a smaller scoped department while working to optimize plant output, reducing non-value added waste through leading and supporting CI initiatives. The Supervisor will be responsible for collecting data, performing analysis, developing countermeasures, implementing improvement projects and ensuring the desired outcome is sustained through machine health, operator planning and material work flow.  This role will also support deploying the next phase of PWS across the site they support, including but not limited to Operator Driven Reliability, 5S, Standard Work, and other PWS House initiatives. This role will also be responsible for supporting the in a Tablet Manufacturing Supervisory role, specifically through Coating where you will oversee 10-20 employees working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Scope of the Role

• Work effectively within zone functions to translate process improvement findings into sustained improvement
• Activities include Support Work System Practices, technology solution liaison and ownership of shop floor tools, and training, and oversight of reporting processes
• Understand and analyze top down cost and output improvements for Kaizen and lean efforts targeting non value-added activities
• Improvement activity examples include but are not limited to: cleaning optimization projects, Yield/Scrap improvement projects, Lean SixSigma Projects, and ODR Roll-out and support.
• Implement Lean Practices (7-steps) to improve cost and output deliverables impacting operator efficiency and machine capabilities
• Drive and influence change across multiple departments by implementing factory standards
• Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Identify new sources of data and methods of data collection, analysis and reporting
• Quantify the value of continuous improvement opportunities
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Experience Required

• Required: Bachelor’s degree with preference to industrial engineering or related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, experience in leadership and/or project management of 8+ years showing progressive responsibilities would be considered.
• Previous experience working in an FDA regulated industry preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge required and ability to implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
• Strong technical background including high volume and complex manufacturing environment
• Strong skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel (macro)) required
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand complex equipment capabilities, operations/material flow, and data flow
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects

Preferred

• Minimum of 5+ years in industrial or process engineering strongly desired
• Six sigma Green belt highly preferred.