Production Supervisor
About the role
Innovative Labs is a leading maker of liquid dietary supplements, known for innovation, strong R&D, and a focus on quality. With an in‑house team, we create custom liquid products for top wellness, nutraceutical, and food brands. Over 15 years we’ve helped brands bring new ideas to life with high‑quality liquids, gels, purees, pastes, oils, and emulsions. Our modern facilities and dedicated team work together to make products that matter.
As our Production Supervisor, you’re the hands‑on leader on the floor for your shift. Working from the production plan set by the Production Manager, you’ll direct your crew’s day‑to‑day work—assigning operators to lines, leading shift start‑up and handoff, and making the real‑time calls that keep product moving safely and on schedule. You’ll coach your team in the moment, hold the line on our quality and safety standards at every step, handle changeovers and first‑line troubleshooting, and escalate the bigger issues to the Production Manager. This is a role for someone who leads from the floor, not from behind a desk.
Responsibilities
- Direct your shift crew on the floor—assign operators to lines and adjust staffing as conditions change
- Run the day’s production plan set by the Production Manager, keeping your lines on schedule
- Lead shift start‑up, end‑of‑shift handoff, and a daily team huddle to set priorities and flag issues
- Hold the line on GMP, food‑safety, and safety standards—line clearances, sanitation, correct PPE, and accurate documentation on every batch
- Coach, train, and cross‑train operators in the moment to build skills and flexibility across the crew
- Handle line changeovers and first‑line equipment troubleshooting; call in Maintenance when needed
- Manage attendance and timekeeping, and address day‑to‑day performance and conduct on your shift
- Complete production and batch records accurately and keep visual controls current
- Escalate quality, staffing, and equipment issues to the Production Manager, and recommend improvements to methods and working conditions
Success in this role means keeping your crew injury‑free with zero lost‑time incidents, maintaining first‑pass yield at 98%+, achieving OEE of 85%+, hitting production targets, keeping the crew trained and cross‑trained, and maintaining a clean, audit‑ready, GMP‑compliant work area each shift.