Shift Supervisor (Afternoon shift)

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and managing the direct staff of all production units within a designated shift. He/she coordinates the daily production floor activities and delegates assignments to production teams and individuals. The Shift Supervisor manages the smooth running of the production processes to enhance product quality and maximise efficiency and performance enabling the products to be manufactured on time. The Shift Supervisor will ensure that all products are produced to the specified specifications; target and deadlines are met. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures; and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Your Responsibilities

• To take responsibility of the shift in terms of management of staff, management of production processes and quality targets

• Manage and motivate direct reporting employees by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results

• Initiate, coordinate and enforce the adherence to standard operating procedures, policies and procedures

• Set SMART individual targets and conduct employee performance reviews and disciplinary actions

• Plan, approve and administer the absence and leave planning of the production floor personnel; monitor and enforce working time, breaks and attendance

• Assist in the selection and training of direct reporting employees

• Develop and maintain training programs to ensure that all personnel have for now and the foreseeable future the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and productively

• Constantly monitor the accurate attainment to the production plan; initiate compliant measures to achieve given production targets and KPIs; analyze and report deviations and general issues to the responsible managers
• Maintain material and work flow throughout the manufacturing facility and ensure the workstations are supplied with material quickly and efficiently

• Ensure the adherence to set product quality specification and standards; manage quality issues quickly with minimal disruption to production scheduling; provide support in- and external audits

• Ensure a full and accurate completion of all SAP/ MES booking steps within the area of responsibility

• Ensure a timely initiation of corrective maintenance activities and support the release of equipment back to production use

• To have an active role in company's continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company

• Maintain close liaison with other Shift Supervisors to ensure smooth running of production with minimum downtime and wastage; ensure production handovers are effective communication tools

• Communicates effectively with the Production Manager CRM, informing and updating him/her regularly with regards to delivery dates, work progress, quality, cost reductions, manpower planning and operating problems

• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe work environment at all times by educating and directing personnel

• To ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are dealt with using the resources within the company

Your Profile

• Minimum Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent

• Continuing education in Production Management will be preferred

• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant working experiences in the medical device technology or pharmaceutical industry in supervisory capacity in a manufacturing environment

• Experience working in a clean room environment will be advantageous

• Good understanding of production and manufacturing processes and techniques

• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma will be advantageous

• Familiar with ISO13485 and GMP

• Proficient in SAP and MES

• Strong intercultural experience and excellent interpersonal skills

What we offer

• being encouraged to think and act entrepreneurially
• working in global teams and projects
• developing yourself professionally

Are you interested Please apply online through our application management system! We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Location: Singapore | Type of contract: Full-Time

Apply now under: www.biotronik.com/careers

Job ID: 61666 | Contact: Human Resources

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.