Production Supervisor - Second Shift

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

The primary responsibility in this role is to manufacture products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow. A background in the food/dietary supplement industry is a plus. Ability to work in a strong team-based environment is essential. The production supervisor operates out of the manufacturer in Sudbury, MA and reports to the Sr. Production Manager. This position fills in as a back-up in the absence of the Sr. Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages completion of batch production records
• Supervises production line employees, ensuring assigned tasks and positions are being executed
• Leads structured problem solving through Go See Think Do (GSTD) methodologies by identifying abnormalities, investigating root causes at the source, developing corrective actions, and ensuring sustainable resolution of operational, quality, safety, and people-related issues
• Develops, implements, and coaches team members on operational standards, standard work, and SOPs; verifies adherence through routine floor observation, feedback, and capability development to ensure consistent safety, quality, and production performance
• Alerts management of issues with equipment or materials
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action
• Contributes to SOP development and ensures team members are trained in and following SOPs
• Ensures the manufacturing and packaging operations and production employees comply with food safety, quality, and cGMP requirements under HACCP, NSF, and SQF programs
• Trained in and ensures the team is following GMP processes and procedures
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Timely closure of GSTD action plans
• Reduction of recurring operational losses
• Effective root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation
• Creation and maintenance of line standards and standard work
• Operator qualification and cross-training progress
• Sustained compliance to SOPs, GMPs, and shop-floor standards
• Coaching effectiveness observed during floor audits and DOR routines

Requirements

• High school diploma, Associate degree preferred
• 1-3 years previous production supervisory experience
• Ability to maintain quality and safety control standards
• Basic understanding of warehousing and concepts
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, and follow direction set by the manager
• Good communication skills and comfortable working with all team members
• Ability to lift 15-20 lb. boxes repeatedly
• Able to stand for extended amounts of time
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include some weekends
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Must be fluent and bilingual in both English and Vietnamese languages
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Schedule

4x10 shift: Wednesday-Saturday, 2:30 PM-1:00 AM.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 base salary. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives
• 401k with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• A broad range of other benefits