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Harmac Medical Products sR. Production Supervisor in Buffalo, New York

Job Summary

The Sr. Production Supervisor monitors the manufacturing processes critical to the company's operation. While adhering to Good Manufacturing Processes and meeting the requirements of our Quality Management System. The schedule will be 1st shift (6:30 am to 3:30 pm).

Job Duties

Managing people; consistent policy deployment (safety, absenteeism, interviewing, termination, operator discipline, systems)

Verifies that paperwork for jobs is filled out accurately and completely to meet scrutiny of our customers of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA)..

Responsible for assuring training of all personnel in the cleanrooms.

Product management team member. Provides thorough and accurate data for incident investigations. Ensures adherence to STM. 389 Process Setup/Manufacturing Procedure and MNG.006 Defect Tracking.

Leverages structured problem-solving tools (i.e., A3, fishbone, 5 Why) in corrective action responses to NMR’s and CPAR’s.  

Accountable for business metrics (safety, quality, delivery, and cost)

Constant communication with the Team Leads and Operations Managers

Responsible for developing Team Leaders, Assistant Team Leaders

Handles personnel issues as they arise and collaborates with Human Resources as needed to prevent further escalation.

Scheduling operations, including production, and various validation protocols.

Responsible for changeover improvement plans, performance tracking, and cell improvements

Monitor job processes and adherence to validated standards.

Daily timekeeping approval

Design the room schedule based on demand, constraints, etc. React to change in regard to scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.)

Lead continuous improvement activities for their assigned room using lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste.

Conduct quality audits

Leads rounds process for their area (visual boards maintained, task trackers, etc.)

Well-versed in all 3 production rooms and able to manage off shifts as needed

Demonstrates Harmac’s core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.

Other duties as assigned

Why work at Harmac?

Harmac provides our employees with more than just a great place to work. Our comprehensive benefits package, employee wellness program, and a suite of perks help our people to get the most out of their workplace experience.


Harmac offers the following perks and benefits to all employees:


Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401K Paid holidays and vacations Tuition reimbursement program Quarterly bonuses Subsidized cafeteria costs Peer recognition initiatives Summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees On-site gym Employee of the Month program Onsite social worker to assist with important life events Daily free fruit and on-site cafeteria


Safety Responsibilities Supervisors are responsible for making sure that all employees comply with safety rules and regulations. Supervisors have the authority to take corrective action as appropriate.


The supervisors' responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Carrying out safety policy and procedures as directed by the department manager. • Promoting and maintaining enthusiasm with respect to safety. • Conducting thorough accident investigations and submitting them to appropriate personnel on a timely basis. • Conducting periodic safety inspections of their areas. • Assuring that employees are provided with and wear proper protective equipment. • Participate in Job Hazard Analysis, by identifying and documenting any safety concerns. • Participating in safety meetings and providing ideas to improve the safety function.


Independent Judgment • Ability to react to change in scheduling (change in demand, change in resources, etc.) • Ability to make decisions for urgent matters


Analysis/Problem Solving • Ability to use common sense and knowledge of industry to handle daily questions/issues from production workers, managers, etc.


Communication • Constant communication with team leads • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally with Operations Manager and various levels of management as needed. Skills/Technical Skills • Communication and people skills • Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Black Belt preferred • Leadership • Computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Applications, Lotus Notes, and E-mail. • Ability to work any shift including 2nd and 3rd shifts.


Knowledge • Understands regulated type industries - FDA, FAA, ISO • Knowledge of medical device manufacturer and supplies knowledge preferred • World-class manufacturing knowledge preferred


Physical Requirements • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


Education • Bachelors Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university. • Engineering degree a plus.


Experience • 7+ years prior experience managing people, planning, scheduling, working with lot controlled product and related paperwork (DHRs/Travelers), and implementing lean preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Salary: 85000 Maximum Salary: 95000 Salary Unit: Yearly

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