Production Supervisor

The Job Responsibilities

Who we are

Every life is unique and so are you!

At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.

As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it’s about the most important thing: it’s about life.

About the role

The Production Supervisor will lead 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. They will direct and co‑coordinate activities of the operations flowlines to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel. The Production Supervisor will ensure compliance to the organisations policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.

They will support and co‑coordinate investigations into customer complaints both internal and external relating to the processes of the designated flowlines.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Actively identify and participate in change initiatives to increase productivity.
• Facilitate and organise continuous improvement initiatives/programs within the department using modern manufacturing procedures (Cellular Manufacturing, Kanban, Genba Kanri, Process Analysis).
• Manage individuals’ performance, carry out OFM’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‑occurrence.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout the flowline(s).
• Communicate 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 to.
• Maintain and update records (COPQ, OEE etc) as required and completion of weekly report.
• Maintenance of all visual management displays within the flowline(s).

Shared responsibilities

All employees have a responsibility:

• to comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out your duties.
• to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions.
• to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results.

Reporting Relationships

Manager

• Product Line Manager

Size of team/environment

• Large team working within a fast‑paced, busy manufacturing environment.

Role Requirements

Education/Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s including Mathematics (or equivalent) or relevant experience.

Related 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.

Skills, Special Competencies

• Team Leader…