Production Supervisor - Packaging

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Production Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all Production processing operations. Duties to include employee safety, ensuring product quality and achievement of daily work targets. Will operate in compliance to established standard operating procedures and processes. Provide direct supervision over assigned employees, offering guidance and training as needed. Work in collaboration with the department manager to create new or edited SOP’s in alignment with process improvement and supporting Company initiatives in a cGMP workplace.

SUPERVISOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be on the production floor at least 75% of the time
• Be an active driver on issues impacting employee safety, product quality, line efficiency, and process improvement

• Repairs

• Initiating repair as needed

• Status of repair

• Validating/follow through of repair

• Downtime

• Monitoring downtime

• Participating in efforts to resolve issues

• Quality checks

• Challenges

• Gain/have the technical knowledge:

• Quality checks, quality process, testing requirements

• Preventative maintenance schedules, updates

• Tool management/inventory

• Material management, pick lists, scanning, inventory transactions and recording of usage, including lot reconciliations

• Upstream and downstream processes that could affect the completion of the daily production schedule

• Ensure and monitor that Operators are:

• Following procedures

• Performing quality checks, taking proper action

• Performing set up correctly/documenting

• Meeting change over targets and run rate targets
• Performing all required tasks and documentation in PCLE

• Facilitate interactions between operators, maintenance, and quality

• Produce, a narrative summarizing schedule adherence, equipment/personnel performance, deviations in quality, changes to accepted standards, and commentary on future improvement

OTHER ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for quality and continuous improvement within the nutraceutical processing and packaging areas
• Responsible for all actions/responsibilities as described in company controlled documentation for this position
• Must possess the ability to set goals, objectives and applicable metrics and facilitate a process in order to achieve such measures
• Contributes to and supports the corporation’s quality initiatives by planning, communicating, and encouraging team and individual contributions toward the corporation’s quality improvement efforts
• Ensure that the daily activities associated within the production work floor meets/exceeds production and shipping deadlines
• Interface with Production Planning, Warehousing, Maintenance, Quality Assurance/Control, Purchasing and Human Resources, as necessary
• Provide input and work in collaboration with the Production Manager to develop, implement, and improve tactical operational plans
• Initiate, review and edit all applicable SOP’s for accuracy and compliance
• Direct and coordinate the efforts of assigned employees to ensure compliance to all health, safety and good housekeeping policies, including cGMP’s
• Develop cross function skills for assigned employees to support anticipated customer needs and production forecast. Justify any equipment/staffing requirements within the nutraceutical processing and packaging areas
• Decrease process variability and improve product quality by implementing the necessary training and follow-up required to assure that all assigned employees have the basic skills to perform their job
• Conduct regular meetings with subordinates
• Complete all assignments, employee evaluations, tracking reports and other administrative responsibilities in a thorough, timely and accurate fashion
• Coach employees to meet their job objectives and effectively manage performance issues
• Maximize utilization of all manufacturing activities by taking an ownership role in the management of daily operational activities within area of responsibility
• Suggest and aid in implementing new ways of doing business that will enable us to meet our key performance measure objectives.
• Contribute to a working environment that allows all employees equal opportunities for development, growth, and advancement
• Conduct business in compliance with the corporation’s Code of Business Conduct
• Work in collaboration with the department manager on employee selection, training and developmental opportunities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in a related field preferred. HS Diploma/GED required
• 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a supervisory role
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees, peers and other internal stakeholders
• Must possess the computer skills to navigate and use effectively Microsoft Office
• Mechanical hands on knowledge is preferred
• Working knowledge of cGMP preferred
• Must be willing to work overtime or on weekends, as the workload demands

Benefits

ProCaps Laboratories provides :

• A starting competitive compensation, commensurate with your experience and the position’s responsibilities!
• Top-Tier Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – $0 cost when you qualify for our Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off – includes 8 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match – up to 4.5%
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Monthly Vitamin Allowance + Employee Discounts on Products
• Company-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) – $1,600 annually
• Cash Bonuses Through Employee Referral Program
• Optional Pet Insurance Available
• Fantastic work environment that focuses on Safety, Quality, Community, and amazing people. We hire top talent and celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of our team members and leaders!