Supervisor, Manufacturing
Newark, DE, United States
Job Summary
Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material availability. Plans and administers procedures and budgets, makes budgetary recommendations, and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient department operations.
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with defined goals and processes. Directs subordinates to complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Work is reviewed by management to assess the achievement of objectives. Provides immediate supervision and acts as an advisor to a unit or group of employees, and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
Works on issues where analysis of the situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Follows established practices and procedures in analyzing situations and exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate actions. Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit. Requires full knowledge of the assigned functional area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the responsibilities listed below, as reasonably required by business needs.
Accountable for overall department oversight.
Collaborate with Group Leads and manufacturing associates to improve team engagement, product quality, and cost efficiency.
Review, evaluate, and implement changes and specification requirements.
Take appropriate actions to ensure product manufacturing volumes are aligned with the provided production plans.
Actively participate in building the forecast and budget.
Drive systematic improvements through analysis of KPIs and other performance data.
Interface with manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, and management to improve cycle time, tool availability, and product/process yield.
Transfer process know-how to manufacturing by creating SOPs and training production operators.
Partner with other functional teams to continuously improve and develop manufacturing capabilities to support both existing and future production.
Participate in NPI projects and drive successful introduction of new products and production concepts from design phase to volume production.
Promote a compliance-based culture; ensure timely and effective investigation, root cause identification, and resolution of manufacturing non-conformances, including corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA).
Work with the department manager to develop and implement lean manufacturing across the organization.
Establish a strong network across functions such as Supply Chain, R&D, Sourcing, Finance, etc., to drive end-to-end cross-functional improvements.
Recruit, lead, and develop department personnel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift, move, and carry products weighing up to 40 pounds.
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and/or moderate noise levels.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
Safety shoes with impact and compression protection must be worn in designated areas.
Potential exposure to blood.
Work with or around high voltage electronics and radiation.
Ability to work in a clean room, controlled environment, and/or dark room.
Travel: As required (to be specified by the organization).
Qualifications
Education
Preferred: AA/AS degree; BA/BS degree preferred where applicable.
Experience
Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with manufacturing scheduling and working in a lean manufacturing environment.
Experience with high-precision mechanical and electrical industrial products.
Skills and Competencies
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven leadership behavior with demonstrated ability to attract, lead, and develop talent.
Ability to anticipate and resolve conflicts while leveraging unique team talents to enhance engagement.
Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) principles.
Working knowledge of industrial engineering concepts.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
So why join Hologic?
We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.
The annualized base salary range for this role is $79,800 - $132,800 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.
As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.
Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.
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