Job Summary

Production Team Manager will manage a Werfen Operations team that typically consists of multiple teams in the same product line. The position usually manages Team Leaders or Senior Team Leaders and/or possesses strong expertise in a complex, technical field required by the team or a larger organizational unit. In general, employees will possess multiple skill sets, which will require this position to possess the ability to lead the team through technical and analytical problems as well as production planning and equipment requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages operations of a large and significant function consisting of multiple departments to achieve on-time delivery of product in accordance with goals of quality, quantity, and cost
• Ensures consistent compliance with Company, OSHA, QSR, and ISO policies and regulations across multiple teams
• Ensures that the operating plan, the reforecast plan, and other requested plans are completed accurately and on schedule
• Ensures that operations teams are appropriately staffed with trained employees
• Suggests and implements process quality improvements, cost reductions, new training courses, etc., to stimulate continuous improvement
• Ensures that corrective actions and internal audit responses are done thoroughly and on time
• Ensures that employee performance reviews are accurate and timely. Also ensures consistent ratings for performance across teams; Manages annual salary pool for areas of responsibility
• Prepares and submits timely reports and analyses as requested by supervisor
• Sets a professional example of behavior and commitment to company and plant objectives to instill a high level of teamwork, dedication, and achievement
• Establishes and tracks team metrics; Reports results of these metrics; Reports results of these metrics to supervisor and plant/company management
• Participates in company meetings when appropriate
• Trains/mentors Team leaders and Group leaders
• Understand and participate in strategic direction of the company and represents Operations in New Product development
• Helps to develop long-term plans for product lines responsibility – equipment, facility needs and technology changes
• Creates and maintains measurements for the team’s performance (Daily/monthly goals, inventory accuracy, backorders, etc.)
• Additional duties may be assigned

Networking/Key relationships:

• Peers
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affaires
• Warehouse/Distributions
• Facilities
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Additional to be determined based on department needs

Minimum Knowledge & Experience

• B.S. Degree or a certification from one of the related fields, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 9 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with minimum 7 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience within a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Excel; MS Office, required

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities

• Possesses advanced management, budgeting, employee relations, and administrative skills.
• Six sigma green belt or black belt methodology a plus
• Extensive knowledge/experience in process and product manufacturing
• Understanding of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations; previous experience participating in regulatory audits preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of statistical software and large enterprise resource planning (ERP) system preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; attention to detail

Travel requirements
5% of time