Production Supervisor

Job Description

Lead daily manufacturing operations to consistently meet production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Champion a culture of safety and accountability by enforcing safety and housekeeping standards, partnering with EHS to identify risks and implement corrective actions

Ensure strict adherence to established procedures in alignment with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Oversee production flow, proactively identifying bottlenecks and driving real-time problem-solving and escalation to maintain efficiency

Drive cross-functional collaboration by escalating issues and facilitating solutions that enable the team to achieve production goals

Serve as the go-to subject matter expert on manufacturing processes, providing technical guidance and support

Lead rapid Kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing efficiency

Coach and mentor associates on Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, value-added vs. non-value-added work, the 8 wastes, one-piece flow, pull systems, and visual management

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and drive manufacturing excellence

Diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing challenges to minimize disruption and improve output

Deliver training to associates, including onboarding and implementation of new processes and procedures

Monitor and evaluate associate performance, providing coaching to ensure achievement of daily production goals

Assign and manage workloads to optimize team productivity and efficiency

Accurately process inventory and material transactions within ERP systems to ensure alignment with manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year experience manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, Gov military contracts).
• OR Associate’s degree with 5 years manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, Gov military contracts).
• OR High school degree with 10 years manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial production settings. Must have experience working in a regulated environment (FDA, Gov military contracts). Minimum 2 years team lead experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams, coaching performance, and developing associate capability
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence across functions and escalate effectively
• Proven ability to execute and sustain Daily Management Systems and drive cross-functional accountability
• Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing principles, including waste elimination, flow, pull systems, visual management, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience in driving flow, identifying bottlenecks, and resolving operational constraints through structured problem-solving
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex manufacturing issues
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to function as a subject matter expert for assigned areas
• Experience leading Kaizen activities and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Effective resource and workload management skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of GMP, and knowledge of regulatory requirements, process validations, safe work practices, and ISO 9000 requirements
• Commitment to safety culture and adherence to EHS and housekeeping standards
• Proficiency in SAP preferred