Production Supervisor

Niagara Aseptic Operations SupervisorAt Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.The Aseptic Operations Supervisor is responsible for supporting, coordinating, scheduling, and maintaining all manufacturing activities. The Aseptic Operations Supervisor is also responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of employees engaging in component preparations, filling, capping, autoclaving, depy glass, compounding, filtration, filling, lyophilization and terminal sterilization of finish product production.Essential FunctionsEnsures the proper systems and resources are in place to meet production schedules on time and that product is manufactured to specification and in accordance with SOP's, cGMP's, and safety procedures.Provides and supervises instructions to the manufacturing department to ensure that all activities are followed as guidelines on GMP, Safety, SOPs and policies at Niagara.Reviews and updates SOPs, deviations, and CAPAs and performs different roles as directed by upper manufacturing management.Supervises manufacturing group leaders and hourly staff in proper operating aseptic techniques and produces.Oversees Indirectly/directly all hourly employees in the performance of their duties.Develops information and compiles reports concerning scheduling, production goals, equipment and maintenance problems and other studies or reports as requested.Coordinates manpower needs in support training department to achieve personnel training.Monitors production schedules.Monitors data during all manufacturing activities.Drives employee and equipment productivity to achieve optimum results.Implements strategy from upper manufacturing management.Provides clear updates, goals, and direction to the team in support of the daily production plan.Confers with other department management to coordinate the scheduling of operations to achieve required deadlines.Develops department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of rules and policies while building employee morale and motivation.Maintains compliance with company policies, cGMP's, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.Monitors and controls production schedules and activities to ensure the meeting of departmental performance objectives and budgets.Supervises, coordinates and controls the production and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.Conducts continuous review and follow-up on projects to ensure completion of assigned work.Review documents such as Protocols, Batch Records, Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, Risk Assessments, etc.Evaluates the performance and production of staff; maintains records on performance.Advises department management on matters relating to daily operations and makes recommendations for improvements when feasible.Recommends and implements value and process improvement programs.Ensures adequate resources are available to manufacture product (equipment, supplies, and labor).Supports investigations, and document corrections/modification are done effectively and in a timely manner.Listen to Group Lead feedback and address team members feedbackMonitor team members' performance to ensure all training is current and to determine if any additional training is needed and work with the department supervisor to addressProvide leadership and direction to Group Leads and employees on a daily basisEnsure that all Batch Production Records are correctly filled out and completed in a timely fashion, before it is handled to Quality Assurance for review.Demonstrate the ability to set-up and operate any equipment used in immediate work areaTroubleshoot equipment and have the ability to problem solve any issues that ariseAll other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years – Experience in Position4 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience working in Position6 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesList out all of the competencies required for the position following these guidelines:List what tools, equipment, or work aids are used and level of proficiency (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) expected for the rolePerforms work under direct supervision.Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.Analytical and problem solving skillsAbility to work well in collaborative group environmentsStrong attention to detail and organization.Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and OutlookThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerIdentifies safety issues and takes prompt corrective actionCoaches/corrects unsafe team behaviorEffectively prioritizes quality, productivity, and costEncourages honest feedback from direct reports, peers, and up-line managerUses customer feedback to improve service levels and internal/external customer relationshipsInnovACTUnderstands the concepts of process consistency and waste minimizationModifies goals based on changing business needsPromotes sharing of opposing viewpointsFind a WayAnticipates problems and opportunities within functional area, and recommends proactive solutionsUses technical knowledge to coach team performance and educate othersLeverages technical know-how to solve challenging problemsEncourages and models teamwork to demonstrate behavioral expectations for Team MembersBuilds relationships up, down, and across effectivelyEmpowered to be GreatProvides effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performanceProvides positive recognition for Team Member resultsAssigns responsibilities to maximize team strengthsResolves team conflicts with a calm demeanor and skillEffectively communicates team and individual expectations and follows up appropriatelyEducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree with a certificate in PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance or other related fields or equivalent experiencePreferred:Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experienceCertification/License:Required: PLC Programming and Electrical MaintenancePreferred: N/AForeign Language:Required: None RequiredPreferred: None RequiredBenefitsOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and