Production Supervisor

Purpose of the role:    

Lead and co-ordinate all activities required to achieve the business plan requirements for the business units in the Value Stream. This includes both operational and development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited) to the following:

• Manage all performance related matters so that the team achieves the required standards.
• Ensure that operators are appropriately trained to deliver optimal flexibility.
• Ensure that the team is motivated and equipped to meet all standards as set out.
• Communicate with employees so that they are informed and engaged with the company.
• Participate in recruitment and selection activities as required by the company.
• Provide input in terms of design for manufacture (DFM) and process design and improvement to optimise area performance
• Liaise with engineering, quality, and other groups to optimise lead times, organise production and workflow for both manufacturing and development opportunities
• Ensure that operational SOPs are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that GMP and Health & Safety standards are maintained and improved if necessary, within the area.
•  Responsible for relevant KPI’s for the area & identify where standards are not met and instigate the appropriate corrective actions.
• Accurate and timely issuing of labour and materials to all Jobs.
• Stocktaking and control of all materials to improve accuracy and variances.
• Work with support departments to deliver CIP
• In line with business needs, seek out and implement continuous improvements which will increase profitability, quality, and safety.
• Day to day production planning to ensure on time delivery
• Assist with Contract Review process for new T-Numbers, to ensure that such orders can be processed with optimal efficiency, effectiveness and adherence to customer and quality requirements
• Work with the relevant departments to deal with customer issues surrounding complaints, queries, credit issues and any other production related topics which customers need assistance with from time to time
• To build and maintain a high-performance culture and be willing to hold support groups to account for commitments, input and solving problems
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure Quality and EHS policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Competency Profile

People

• Performance Management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Employee Development
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead meetings
• Ability to engage across functions (Engineering, Quality, Customer Services)
• Ability to work in a cross functional team
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to deal successfully with day-to-day people related issues
• Interviewing skills
• Qualities and Principles of Genuine Leadership

Customer and Vendors

• Ability to understand customer relationships
• Ability to generate appropriate relationships with customers
• Ability to deal with difficult customers communications 
• Ability to influence customers where necessary

Professional skills/knowledge

• Relevant third level education
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar

      people management role

• Experience working with SAP

• Deep understanding of costs management & profit
• Transfer to manufacturing experience considered very valuable
• Prior experience working on development projects an advantage
• Planning and Organisation skills - Planning labour, materials, and equipment availability
• Understanding of employment law, natural justice, and appreciation of fairness
• Understanding of employee engagement, motivation, and Leadership
• Basic understanding of process validations/FMEA's and protocols
• Lean Sigma certification would be an advantage

Teleflex Specific competencies

• Ability to work in a fluid, demanding environment
• Thorough understanding of Teleflex processes and products

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or Talent@Teleflex.com.

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