Softgel Manufacturing Supervisor

Position Summary

The Softgel Manufacturing Supervisor oversees the production of softgels and other products, with a strong focus on the compounding and encapsulation processes, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently in compliance with company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).

Role Competencies / Expectations / Essential Functions

• Oversees daily manufacturing operations.
• Monitors production schedules, and organizes workflow.
• Ensures high product quality and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversees and ensures proper execution of the softgel compounding process, including weighing, mixing, and verifying raw materials according to batch records.
• Monitors compounding and encapsulation parameters to maintain product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoots equipment and process to comply with company SOP's.
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Follows all company SOPs and GMPs.
• Reports any deviation in process to supervisor and QA/QC.
• Completes and fills out required reports.
• Liaison between production and maintenance.
• Implements process improvements to minimize costs and enhance production quality.
• Responsible for safety and well-being of His/Her co-workers.
• Reports safety hazards to Supervisor and Maintenance.
• Trains and coaches employees.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
• Check production output according to specifications.
• Completes employee performance evaluation forms and conducts employee performance evaluation meetings.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Create Vision & Strategic Intent — Translate your team's vision into clear objectives and key results, aligning with long-term company goals. Ensure this vision is well defined and understood by all stakeholders. By understanding external trends, continually seek ways to enhance competitive advantage, drive efficiency, and improve processes. Align your team's strategy with the overall company strategy and create a compelling vision that inspires and motivates people.
• Foster Integrity and Trust — Earn and maintain your team's trust through honest communication, transparency and fairness. Understand the importance of leading by example, prioritizing doing the right thing, even when it's difficult, and following through with a commitment to ethical principles. Demonstrate accountability and owning your mistakes. Ensure transparency by openly communicating about successes and failures, creating a culture of learning rather than blame.
• Effective Communication — Actively listen with curiosity, show genuine interest in others' perspectives, and foster inclusive dialogue. Your nonverbal cues, like positive body language and eye contact, reinforce your message. Balance assertiveness with respect, offering and receiving constructive feedback to maintain a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate Business Acumen — Understand company operations and objectives, guiding your team on the steps to success. Analyze performance metrics and market trends to make informed decisions and adapt to changes. Optimize spending, manage costs, and develop strategies to enhance profitability. By fostering a results-oriented culture, keep the team focused on key initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Build a Culture of Accountability — Take responsibility for your actions, foster trust, and ensure transparency by communicating openly about successes and failures. Set clear expectations, provide resources, and follow through on commitments, demonstrating reliability. Encourage team members to own their roles, give constructive feedback, and recognize contributions to motivate and empower them.
• Use Intellectual & Critical Thinking — Grasp complex information, identify patterns, and balance research with swift decision-making. Distill data to uncover core issues, use systems thinking to understand organizational impacts, and make sound judgments even amid uncertainty.
• Be Solution Driven — Approach challenges with a positive attitude, encourage collaboration, and empower your team to tackle obstacles proactively. Make timely decisions, resolve conflicts fairly, and foster a positive, trusting work environment.
• Takes Initiative — Proactively identify opportunities, innovate, and drive continuous improvement. Inspire a culture of proactive problem-solving, motivating your team to be self-driven and resourceful, ensuring the organization stays ahead in achieving its goals.
• Possess Self-Awareness & Social Intelligence — Be self-aware and foster strong relationships by responding appropriately to social situations. Model humility and openness, creating a culture of trust and transparency. Motivate others, promote collaboration, and make team members feel valued through empathy, active listening, curiosity, clear communication, and recognition.
• Coach, Develop, Mentor and Provide Feedback — Invest in your team's growth through regular feedback, personalized guidance, and skill-building opportunities. Foster a supportive environment for learning, empower team members in their development, and build strong, mentoring relationships. Your commitment enhances skills, confidence, and team cohesion, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.

Education

At least high school diploma.

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years' direct experience with softgel manufacturing, including compounding, is required.
• Familiarity with a softgel manufacturing process is a must.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Some mechanical experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to understand and follow all company SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Intermediate math skills (Multiplication, Division, Conversions and understanding weights and measures).

Pay

$73,500 to $83,400

Schedule

3rd Shift (Wednesday-Sunday), Hours: 8pm-4:30am