Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Solve day-to-day production issues and maximize manufacturing efficiency and output.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production-related questions and concerns.
• Oversee and authorize manufacturing releases, including cleaning approvals, process starts and restarts, documentation review, and batch record completion.
• Maintain accurate production logs, sanitation records, quality checks, deviation reports, and other required documentation.
• Identify, document, and communicate any deviations related to procedures, processes, or products in accordance with CFR requirements.
• Communicate potential delays or late batches promptly and accurately to the Production Manager.
• Maintain close collaboration with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance and issue resolution.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and training to assigned employees.
• Promote and enforce safety policies, food safety practices, and a safe working environment.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across processes, people, equipment, and procedures.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably FDA-regulated.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, FDA, and CFR compliance requirements.
• Experience with production scheduling, shift management, and workforce planning.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Proficiency in production documentation, batch records, and deviation reporting.
• Able to use basic math for inventory counts, measurements, and quality assessments.
• Forklift operation experience or willingness to obtain certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift and make sound decisions under pressure.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Compliance and quality focus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Safety and risk awareness
• Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration