Supervisor I, Manufacturing - 1st Shift

Company: B. Braun Medical
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

B. Braun Medical, Inc.


Supervisor I, Manufacturing - 1st Shift

US-PA-Allentown

Job ID: 2024-24506
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing
Allentown Mfg Facility

Overview

About B. Braun B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap - and CAPS -. Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise - philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.BBraunUSA.com.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations
  run according to established production specifications and schedules, volume, cost and wastage targets or
  quality standards.
• The Production Supervisor for 1st shift Pain Control will have anywhere from 45-50 direct reports where they will have to manage vacations days off and ensure training as well as conduct required disciplinary documentation.
• The supervisor will also be required to fill out Tier 0 cell boards, Tier 1 boards, and conduct daily Gemba walks utilizing Supervisor K-Cards to identify areas of improvement to maintain efficient production levels and continue to improve.
  • Monitors the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, equipment set-up or inputs so that
    production specifications are met and resources are used efficiently.
  • Supervises staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed and all machines and equipment operated
    safely.
  • Trains new workers in the organization's operating procedures and standards.
  • Responsible for shift safety, training and continuous improvement activities.
  • Prepares production reports so that performance problems can be identified and resolved.
  • Responsible for personnel actions including (but not limited to) hiring, performance management and termination.
    The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.General:
    It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons. Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
    • Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field.
    • Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
    • Provides direct or supervision to a group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.
    • Accountabilities include work and people scheduling, performance management and recommendations for hiring decisions.
    • Judgement is required in resolving all day-to-day problems
    • Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers.
    • Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors. The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.#ID#LI#EL
      
      Target Based Range
      
      $71,600 - $81,600
      
      Qualifications
      
      Expertise: Qualifications - Experience/Training/Education/Etc Required:
      • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
      • 0-04 years related experience required.
      • Applicable industry/professional certification preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. .
        
        Additional Information
        
        Responsibilities: Other DutiesThe preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:
        • Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
          • Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
          • Frequently: Stand, Sit, Visual Acuity with or without corrective lenses
          • Constantly: N/AActivities:
            • Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
            • Frequently: Hearing - ordinary, fine distinction, loud (hearing protection required), Sitting , Standing, Talking - ordinary, loud/quick, Walking, Seeing - depth perception, color vision, field of vision/peripheral
            • Constantly: N/AEnvironmental Conditions:
              • Occasionally: N/A
              • Frequently: Proximity to moving parts, Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals (in most areas) , Other
              • Constantly: N/AWork Environment:
                The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
                • Noise Intensity: Moderate
                • Occasionally: N/A
                • Frequently: Office environment, Production/manufacturing environment
                • Constantly: N/A
                  
                  
                  
                  What We Offer
                  
                  B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.
                  
                  Through its Sharing Expertise - initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.
                  
                  Notices
                  
                  Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
                  
                  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
                  
                  
                  Compensation details: 81600 Yearly Salary
                  
                  
                  
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