Production Supervisor

Nordson Medical , a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, train, identify, and develop current talent, and qualify assigned employees. Administer performance reviews and discipline of employees as needed.  

• Support the department's focus on Environmental, Health, and Safety (Journey-To-Zero) by addressing issues, risks, and proactively driving improvements. 

• Provide leadership while leading by example and working alongside production employees to deliver defect-free products and meet all productivity, delivery, and safety standards. 

• Monitor the quality of the product being produced to ensure all proper workmanship standards are met to meet COPQ and OTD goals. Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions to address quality and production problems. 

• Foster a safe, professional, and team-oriented environment that promotes an owner mindset and employee empowerment. Ensure that standardized work processes are followed, and countermeasures are implemented (Plan-Do-Check-Act).  

• Facilitate NBS Next's business model at the production floor level. Assist in the education and active engagement in applying NBS Next elements on the production floor.  Actively participate in NBS Next Continuous Improvement initiatives to achieve leadership-level performance. 

• Participate and drive cost reduction initiatives and process improvements. 

• Maintain workforce with good attendance, flexibility in job assignments, and adaptability to changing business needs. 

• Comply with and enforce all company policies and procedures. Provide direction, daily work assignments, and ongoing training to support daily production as needed through effective communication, coaching, and development. 

• Other duties as assigned. 
   

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant degree is preferred; in lieu of degree, additional experience may be required. 

• 5+ years of people leadership experience and manufacturing experience.  

• Extrusion, Lean, and project management experience is strongly preferred.

• ​Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization, excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills with the ability to maintain a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Proficient in basic computer skills (MRP, MS Office, HRMIS, Time & Attendance, etc...) 
   

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.  

• Familiarity with What/Why leadership principles. 

• Experience with Production Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Project Management experience desired. 

• High level of passion and enthusiasm to lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the production floor, with an emphasis on hands on leadership.  

• Demonstrates professionalism, builds trust, ensures Nordson meets its commitments and aligns with the Strategic Vision. 

• Approachable and relationship-oriented with the ability to coach and develop others. 

• GMP and ISO 13485 experience. 
   

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Travel Required

Minimal

Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.

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Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.