Supervisor de produccion

What Production Operation contributes to Cardinal Health
Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Production Operation operates light-duty bench- or floor-type machine tools and automation equipment. May set up machining machines and make adjustments, and perform maintenance on machines. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances. Some machines may be numerically controlled. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Production Operations is a people management position at the facility responsible for the operations of multiple production lines within a production facility. This job manages the daily operations of a facility to ensure smooth operations and achievement of production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.

This position will support night shift operations and requires flexibility to work overnight schedules based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manages resources and shuffles operation staff as needed to ensure production schedule needs meet or exceed the required level.
• Approves vacations, timecards, payroll, performance reviews, and general people management.
• Develops direct reports in technical and people management skills.
• Leads process improvement projects as needed.
• Defines process improvement opportunities based on reports and feedback from direct reports.
• Supervises daily production activities ensuring compliance with safety, quality, productivity, and operational metrics.
• Monitors and drives key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity, efficiency, scrap reduction, quality metrics, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, GMP requirements, and environmental health and safety regulations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to support operational objectives.
• Identifies and resolves operational issues through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Drives employee engagement initiatives and promotes a culture of continuous improvement.
• Supports staffing plans, training activities, and succession planning initiatives.
• Leads shift handoffs and ensures effective communication between teams and departments.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or people leadership experience preferred
• Advanced English level required (written and verbal) required
• Experience working with manufacturing environments and production metrics/KPIs preferred
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or related tools preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Availability to work night shift schedule

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
• Administers and exercises policies and procedures
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels
• Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution
• Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to team members while supporting operational goals

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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