West Pharma Production Supervisor 

Singapore, Singapore 

572483094

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel in the manufacture of plant products consistent with high quality and safety standards.
• Maintain close observation of orders to keep informed of manufacturing status and, when needed, initiate the necessary steps to conform to schedule.
• Promote and support site initiatives including safety programs, lean initiatives, training programs, and consistently interpret & apply all policies, practices and procedures among plant employees.
• Recommend and implement measures to motivate employees and to encourage employees to recommend ways to improve process, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Routinely evaluate employee performance and identify training needs. Coach and counsel employees for performance, attendance and behavior. Participate in the resolution of employee relations issues.
• Review and approve work time in the appropriate time keeping system. Maintain and verify accuracy of the hours each employee has worked.
• Adjust direct labor to support demand and manage available resources to ensure on time production and delivery of customer orders.
• Ensure SOPs, cGMP, OSHA and Safety regulations are followed.
• Perform routine visual inspection of work areas for unusual occurrences, safety hazards, housekeeping, work space organization and generate work orders where appropriate.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and other departments as appropriate.
• Participate in special project teams as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs.
• Conforms with and abides by all laws, regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing with 3 years of experience in People Management
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications
• Certification in First Aid/CPR

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to directly supervise hourly employees in the manufacturing/production area
• Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Able to exercise independent judgment with limited instruction and guidance
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Proficient in computer use including Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees. Must exhibit a positive and
• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.

Travel Requirements:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment
• Minimal to no travel
• Overtime and being on-call is required. Occasionally required to work on different shifts.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate objects, tools or controls. Frequently required to stand, talk and hear for long periods of time.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• Specific vision abilities may be needed by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.