Manufacturing Supervisor

We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified 

Location: Kirksville 
Department:  

Summary

A key role within the organization tasked with driving daily performance management at the shop floor level. This will be achieved by coaching, guiding and developing hourly Associates to drive improved results in the areas of Production, Safety, Quality, Service and Cost objectives compatible with Hollister’s Mission and Vision, through execution of Hollister Production System standards. This role is additionally responsible for implementing policies and corrective actions, and advocating team growth within a team based environment.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Provide leadership to the team on the shift & area of responsibility to coach and enable Associates to be successful in meeting or exceeding team goals in safety, quality, service &  cost in an environment of continuous improvement, engaging Associates and using HPS infrastructure as the primary management system
• Drive resolution of issues preventing the team to achieve daily targets by effectively managing relationships with support functions under appropriate sense of urgency.
• Where applicable conduct employee performance and development reviews, provide constructive feedback for performance improvements, personal development and conflict resolution.
• Support, model, and promote Hollister Cultural Beliefs and plant culture. Interpret and apply company policies in a consistent manner
• Ensure Associates complete all appropriate training on time and that it is recorded
• Spend at least 70% of the time on the floor managing performance, coaching Associates and confirming appropriate standards are being followed.

Engagement:

• Monitor and provide developmental coaching for Associates growing into leadership roles within the team.
• Monitor metrics that impact Team performance, and address short-falls in achieving goals and targets, as it relates to associate performance.
• Recognize and reward Associates for achievements through use of approved programs.
• Facilitate team meetings, and ensure shift hand-off meetings occur to relay crucial information across teams and shifts.

Production Oversight:

• Provide a safe work environment. Monitor safety conditions within the team, including incident reports, near misses and conduct accident investigations with root cause analysis. 
• Assist in the improvement of critical KPI’s for the area under supervision. Review and propose machine production rate goals based on equipment performance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor hourly/daily/weekly performance (including efficiency/scrap reports); address issues as needed.
• Participate in Tier meetings
• Respond to and facilitate efforts to address quality issues, including corrective and preventative actions within their direct area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to site quality compliance requirements
• Ensure delivery schedule meets customer priorities; analyze machine capacity and staffing needs to meet demands

Staffing and Resource Planning:

• Manage staffing levels to ensure plans are executed, maintain cross-training matrices.
• Interview and select candidates for team positions.

Other duties and tasks as assigned

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Frequent movement over large manufacturing floor area
• Leadership experience in a team based environment.
• Public speaking requirements to small groups of people, 10-20.
• Significant reading requirements.
• Effective communication and listening skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to travel

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 2-5
• 2-5 years of working experience in a people leadership position preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience and demonstrated track record in knowledge of the work, and of the job responsibilities

Education Requirements

• High School education or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain trust in a team environment.
• Medical Device or other FDA related manufacturing experience preferred
• Injection molding experience highly desirable

Local Specifications (English and Local Language)

• English

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

Hollister is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability
Job Req ID: 32996