Production Shift Supervisor

Company Summary

Centor is a Gerresheimer company. Centor/Gerresheimer is an innovative systems and solutions provider and a global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetic industries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems and medical devices as well as solutions for the health industry. The product range includes digital solutions for therapy support, medication pumps, syringes, pens, auto-injectors and inhalers as well as vials, ampoules, tablet containers, infusion, dropper and syrup bottles and more.

Centor/Gerresheimer ensures the safe delivery and reliable administration of drugs to the patient. With 35 production sites in 16 countries in Europe, America and Asia, Gerresheimer has a global presence and produces locally for regional markets. With around 12,000 employees, the company generated revenues of around €2bn in 2023. Gerresheimer AG is listed in the MDAX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: ).

Reports to Production Manager and supervises a designated shift comprised of employees engaged in the production, selection and packaging of finished goods.

• Reviews operations of proceeding shift, including status of jobs and equipment, production schedules, job change requirements and availability of all materials.
• Checks for proper machine operation, packers, printers, and miscellaneous operations.
• Coordinates daily assignments of employees.
• On second & third shifts coordinates and directs maintenance and quality control.
• Coordinates the training of new employees on all equipment.
• Involved with the daily monitoring Statistical Process Control utilizing Infinity QS on all designated processes with responsibility that process meet agreed upon dimensional capabilities for Cp/Cpk.
• Adheres to all quality objectives and ensures quality standards are met.
• Maintains production records utilizing SAP for production monitoring and verifies accuracy.
• Maintains time and attendance system functions for employee’s working on their designated shift including the tracking of employee attendance points.
• Ensures that employees comply with plant health, safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Supports GMS initiative through team participation.
• Monitors MATTEC system to ensure proper running of production requirements.
• Maintains open communications program with all employees.
• Maintains and ensures accuracy of employee time and attendance system.
• Cooperates internally with Plant Manager, Production Manager, Machine Operators, Production Workers, Quality Control and Maintenance personnel.
• Cooperates externally with customers, vendors and other Gerresheimer facilities.
• Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and Good Housekeeping requirements.
• Wears safety glasses required in Production and Warehouse areas. Hair/Beard nets, hearing protection, and lab coats required in Production areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, Associates Degree in Management or Engineering
• Three – Five years’ experience in related manufacturing experience
• Experience in directing and supervising employees
• Excellent written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow established technical and administrative procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Mobile Equipment Licenses (Forklift)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Statistical Process Control
• Able to read blueprints
• Use of calipers and gauges

• Must possess strong communication skills in written, verbal and presentation form.
• Ability to effectively communicate professionally and tactfully with all levels of management across all functional areas.
• Ability to present…