Production Supervisor (Night Shift) - Belts
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Belts Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations within the assigned value stream to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity goals. This role develops and supports associates, ensures compliance with quality and operational standards, and drives continuous improvement through the application of DBS tools and problem-solving methodologies.
Job description
This position reports to the Senior Value Stream Manager for the Belts department and is located in Pensacola, FL as an on-site role following a Pittman schedule and expected work hours are 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
What you will do:
- Lead and support the daily operations of the value stream to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity targets.
- Supervise, coach, and develop associates by providing direction, training, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Drive operational excellence through the application of DBS tools and methodologies, including 5S, Daily Management, and structured problem solving.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Monitor production performance, analyze key metrics, and implement actions to improve efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with quality management system requirements, product traceability standards, and regulatory expectations.
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing hourly associates in a production environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, or similar).
- Ability to manage production performance through key metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity/Cost.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions.
- Ability to meet physical and travel requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs., using required PPE, accessing equipment up to 6 feet high, and traveling up to 10% as needed.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel – Up to 10% as needed
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 50 lbs, using required PPE including respirator and accessing equipment up to 6 feet high
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership experience
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing hourly associates in a production environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (5S, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Kaizen, or similar)
- Ability to manage production performance through key metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity/Cost
- Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively across Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain functions
- Ability to meet physical and travel requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs., using required PPE, accessing equipment up to 6 feet high, and traveling up to 10% as needed
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.