Position PurposeThe Water Technologies and Solutions, Analytical Instruments product linebusiness has an opportunity for a Production Supervisor in Boulder, CO.Under general direction, the Production Supervisor will provide leadershipto the Laboratory (Lab) and Vial Wash Line (VWL) production teams toensure that safety, quality, and delivery commitments are met,improves/maintains key performance measures, and responds quickly whensafety, production flow, and/or quality are being impacted to gainresolution. The Production Supervisor leads by example and ensures adherenceto all ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and ISO 17034 requirements.

　　Key CharacteristicsEmbodies the mindset that safety is paramount, providing the team with thebest training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform theirjobs in a hazard free zone.Provides leadership to establish a positive, customer drive, team-orientedenvironment.Demonstrates cross-functional collaboration skills.Strong problem solving/troubleshooting experience.Excellent written and verbal communications.

　　Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision:Participate in the hiring process of new team membersProvide onboarding training and ensure constant cross-training of the team.Maintain updated employee training records.Participate in coaching and development discussions of team members.Create a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement, and accountability.Make recommendations on disciplinary action to management and participate inthe disciplinary action process as necessaryOperations:Lead operations in work areas, by determining most efficient utilization ofproduction staff and by maintaining optimal inventory levels in collaborationwith the planning teamLead the daily huddle meetings, communicate work assignments of personnel tocover all phases of production, and ensure daily goals are met. Providedaily operations summaries to the supply chain management team.Review and approve timesheets including requests for time-offEnter, validate/edit, analyze production and quality data using SAP,MES and other systems (usage transactions, production transactions,scrap transactions, quality rework, etc.). Bring any concerns up tomanagement in a timely manner.Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and make recommendations forlabor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvementsto management.Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure that all equipment is in goodoperating condition, and that equipment calibration and preventativemaintenance are completed on time.Continuous Improvement:Work with the supply chain engineers to maximize manufacturing OEE and linecapacities through cycle time and downtime reduction.Work with supply chain engineers to drive continuous improvement through thedaily use of Lean tools, quality data from field returns and root causeanalysis, to achieve first pass yield >95% and On Time Delivery >90%.Work with the supply chain engineers to develop/update efficient,impactful standard operating procedures.Work with the supply chain engineers to lead the introduction of new productsinto manufacturing.

　　Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesMust be able to delegate and prioritize in an ever-changing environmentLeadership skills with a focus on development and accountabilityAbility to interact with all levels of managementLean or Six Sigma Continuous Improvement experience and will have the abilityto drive Visual Management and KPI/metrics performance measuresComputer proficiency including Google Workspace applications and ERP/MESsystems

　　Core QualificationsRequired:High School Diploma/GEDMinimum of 5 years of manufacturing work experiencePreferred:2 years people leadership work experienceChemicals or Biochemicals industry manufacturing experienceExperience with Lean Manufacturing implementationExperience with using root cause anal sis and Lean Six Sigma tools for processimprovement and waste reductionKnowledge of SAP

　　Working Environment and Physical DemandsThe working environment and physical demands described here, as well as theessential functions and responsibilities noted above, are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Presence at the plant required (no remote or hybrid work)Ability to carry/pull/push/lift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand/walk majority of the workday

　　Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a worldwide leader inwater recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design, supply, and service arange of water systems and monitoring equipment in industries ranging frompharmaceutical to food and beverage applications, and from microelectronicsultrapure water to municipal water and industrial wastewater treatment. We areone of the world's leading manufacturers of total organic carbon (TOC)analyzers and corresponding certified reference materials. Our ground-breakingendotoxin analyzer is the latest addition to our expanding analyticalinstruments portfolio. We strive to provide not only superior technology anddesign, but also outstanding quality, service, and application support.