Production Supervisor, 1st shift

Exton, PA (USA)

Onsite

As a Production Supervisor, you will assure that DSM products are of consistent and high quality by supervisor assigned areas in compliance with SHE and quality system requirements to achieve customer quality and service expectation. As the primary point of contact and guidance for operators who produce DSM medical devices, this position represents a critical link in ensuring company expectations are appropriately communicated, understood, and carried out by the team. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience within a medical device or pharmaceutical environment.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily supervision in a Clean Room environment, maintaining a safe, productive, and cooperative environment.

• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Background

• Troubleshoot tooling/process problems that occur during daily production activities and correct or recommend changes as necessary

• Manage Shop Orders and supporting paperwork for accuracy and completeness. Provide assistance as needed to perform system transactions involving material, labor and order completion.

• Monitor job progress reporting and ensure timely updating of job progress data.

• Coordinate job, safety, and GMP training for production personnel as required and act in accordance with Quality System/GMP and safety requirements and provide feedback to management regarding areas of non-compliance.

We bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits

• A place to grow and develop

• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet

• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation

• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You bring:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science or engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience required.

• Good communications skills, understanding of engineering concepts, proven supervisory and management skills, computer literacy

• 3-5 years in a production role with progressive responsibilities.

• Continuous Improvement.

• Commitment to SHE, integrity in following procedures, and to a fair and respectful work environment.

• The ability to talk with various levels of personnel within the business, including operators, functional department colleagues, managers and at times with external audit bodies and customers.

• Ability to keep the area running in a safe, efficient manner, with a goal to keep department team members motivated and satisfied. This requires the ability to multi-task, handle stress, function calmly in emergency situations and effectively deal with personnel issues. Because the end use of the product affects patient safety, there is a need to be very knowledgeable in the quality system requirements to being reasonably well-versed in technical aspects of the process. Good judgment and decision making is imperative.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

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