Production Supervisor

Purpose of Function

A production Supervisors role within the Manufacturing team is to direct and co-ordinate activities on designated flow lines to ensure the Company’s and departments business objectives in terms of cost, service, delivery and safety.

Direct and co-ordinate activities of the operations flow-lines to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel. Ensure compliance of operations personnel to the organisations policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations. Support and co-ordinate investigations into customer complaints both internal and external relating to the processes of the designated flow-lines.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• All employees have a responsibility to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties. (Do not remove)

• To lead and motivate team on designated flow lines to ensure delivery of KPI’s in safety, cost, quality and delivery.
• Ensure that flowline personnel are fully utilised at all times.
• Monitor and direct activities towards waste reduction in:
  • Scrap and rework
  • Stock inventory (raw material and WIP)
  • Assembly process times
• Active identification and participation in change initiatives to increase productivity.
• Facilitate and organise continuous improvement initiatives/programs within the department using modern manufacturing procedures (Cellular Manufacturing, Kan-Ban, Genba Kanri, Process Analysis).
• Manage individuals performance, carry out EFM’s, identify development opportunities and implement the disciplinary procedure where necessary.
• Prompt investigation into quality, safety and productivity issues and implementation of corrective actions to prevent a re-occurence.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the flowline(s).
• Commuinate all issues (quality, people, safety, production) to Product Line Manager and support functions in a timely manner.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are implemented and adhered too.
• Maintain and update records (COPQ, OEE etc) as required and completion of weekly report.
• Maintenance of all visual management displays within the flowline(s).
• Develop and maintain standard operation sheets to support the machining and assembly processes.
• Maintain and update Dräger Manufacturing Norms and other formal procedures to ensure audit compliance.
• Perform other duties as required by Manufacturing Manager and /or Product Line Manager.

Additional Roles

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that you will participate in a wide range of duties.

• Ideally a minimum 5 GCSE’s including Mathematics (or equivalent)

• Two years minimum related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Skilled influencer to motivate direct reports in the attainment of departmental objectives.

• Capability to effectively communicate and record information in a practical manner i.e.: setting meeting agendas, recording actions and summarising data for management as required.

• PC literate and familiar with Microsoft Office suite and ERP systems such as SAP.

• Capable of learning other software packages as required.

• Use of Draeger BEST Excellence (or equivalent) techniques to identify problems, initiate robust corrective actions and ensure sustainability of the improvements that are implemented.

• Ability to adapt communication style effectively and concisely to suit audience.

• Demonstrated strong network building capability to ensure appropriate support received from interfacing business functions.

• Desirable - Team Leader award / Certificate in Management studies or equivalent NVQ

Dräger is a leading international company in the fields of medical and safety technology. Whether in clinical applications, in industry, mining or emergency services: Dräger products protect, support and save lives. That’s what our more than 15,000 employees have been striving for - every day for more than 130 years.