Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in IndustrialPrecision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in anenvironment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable ourcompany to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. Youwill find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in thecommunities around the world where we live and work.
Nordson MEDICAL designs, engineers and manufactures complex devices andcomponents with applications in wound healing, surgical and minimallyinvasive, fluid management, pulmonology and interventional and structuralheart. Our pioneering Advanced Polymers team was the first to manufacture andsupply medical balloons to the medical device industry. Nordson MEDICAL workswith doctors, start-ups and large medical companies around the world at anypoint in the product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.
Job Summary
Successfully supervise our high volume clean room operations for a $70M+manufacturer of fluid management solutions & technology for the Medicalindustry. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for managingday-to-day performance of our high volume clean room production includinginjection molding and mold setup. The Supervisor will support these teams inexceeding customer expectations while meeting key performance indicators(KPIs) focused around safety, quality, delivery, inventory, andproductivity. The Supervisor will direct, coordinate, and manage day shiftoperations while using lean manufacturing strategies to drive a culture ofsafety and continuous improvement. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuringquality, cost management, workforce planning, and departmentaladministration in partnership with department supervisors on other shifts.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Drives engagement in safety vision, Journey to Zero, to preventincidents through focus on unsafe behaviors and conditions.Plans and coordinates injection molding activities through the utilizationof manpower, skills, and processes to ensure on-time delivery and qualitystandards are achieved daily.Plans and facilitates daily huddles leveraging visual daily management toreview safety information, department metrics, and daily objectives withthe team.Executes to a sales forecast managing the priorities of the shiftoperations to optimize daily output. Utilizes ERP system to optimizethroughput while achieving the highest efficiency.Demonstrates strong talent management ability focusing on hiring,coaching, directing, and developing employees while increasing engagementaligned with Nordson's values and competencies.Partners with Finance team on measurement and reporting of manufacturingmetrics and cost control activities.Oversees development and maintenance of appropriate work instructions.Communicates daily output and status updates to department supervisors onother shifts.Frequently interacts with other supervisors and functional peer groups atvarious levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperationof others, answering time sensitive communication, conducting presentationof information concerning specific projects/schedules and daily review ofSafety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost metrics.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Education and Experience Requirements
Associate Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business or related fieldis required. Bachelor's degree is strongly preferredMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing oroperations supervisor role is requiredExperiencing utilizing an ERP system in an Operations setting is requiredProven experience in leading and implementing lean methodologies withmeasurable results is requiredExperience with injection molding manufacturing is a plusExperience w rking in ISO13485 manufacturing environment or equivalentpreferredExperience operating in an FDA regulated environment is a plusSkills and Abilities
Detail oriented self-starter that can lead team to accomplish dailytargets.Ability to proactively work through issues while still achieving schedulesand on time performance.Strong decision-making skills in response to high pressure situations.Results oriented approach focused on developing and building highperformance teams.Above average communication and interpersonal skills with the ability tocommunicate effectively at any level.Proven ability to drive and implement process management, value streamexecution, and continuous improvement activities.Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word,PowerPoint), SAP/IFS, Kronos and Workday)Working Conditions and Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
Base Salary Range for this position is: $89,000 to $102,000, andbonus target is 3%; shift premium may be available depending on shiftassociated with the specific job opportunity. Benefits including Medical,Rx, Vision, Dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA), Retirement