Production Coordinator (On-Site)

Lief Labs is a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements. Our in-house Product Development and R&D team create the best-tasting and most cutting-edge formulations of supplements. Lief also houses a state-of-the-art, full-service Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing facility, which offers custom solutions for a multitude of supplement categories. Lief collaborates with entrepreneurial firms to help them build premier brands. Our turnkey solutions allow us to engage in seamless partnerships that help brands with scalability and sustainable growth. Lief Labs is located in the Santa Clarita Valley (Valencia, CA.) All roles are on-site Monday - Friday.
Summary
The Production Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and closing out all BPRs (Batch Production Records) for the packaging, blending and encapsulation processes. This position is also responsible for reviewing BPRs real time in production and proving feedback and training on GDP (Good Documentation Practices). This position is also responsible for performing a variety of general office support tasks which includes, generating reports, maintaining spreadsheets and other files and ordering office and operation supplies. This position is responsible for supporting production departments by updating metric boards as well as tracking production orders and inventory through various stages of production. This position will also assist operation supervisors with onboarding new hires.
Responsibilities

• Review and close out all BPRs (Batch Production Records) for packaging, blending and encapsulation.
• Review BPRs real time in production and provide feedback and training to associates on GDP (Good Documentation practices).
• Inventory management: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. Communicate status of BPRs to other departments such as planning, inventory control and account management. Responsible of inventory control and ordering office and production supplies to ensure optimal supply of inventories.
• Prepare reports on production metrics, efficiency, and key performance indicators. E-mail reports to key stakeholders. Prepare attendance reports and check to call out line at start of shift. Assist management with other administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal quality standards. Participate in quality inspections and assist in investigations of non-conformances or quality incidents.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement within the production department. Propose and implement solutions to enhance safety, quality and productivity
• Enter data into production to ERP system, coordinate Document Control process, and assist in filing Production Record documents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Non-supervisory
Work Environment:
The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary. Exposed to various raw materials, including allergens (i.e., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nut, peanuts, wheat, soy).
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred
Knowledge

• 1-2 years of experience in production or manufacturing coordination role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or dietary supplement industry.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical or dietary supplement industry (e.g., FDA, cGMP)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence cross functional teams.
• Proficiency in using production planning software (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Worde, PowerPoint)

Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with ops team members.
• Ability to complete job requirements independently at completion of training period.
• Possesses strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Filing,
• Phone Support, Scheduling, Typing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly require to talk, hear and grasp items. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, strong fumes, loud noises, and occasionally extreme temperatures.
The employee must frequently grasp, lift and/or move items 10 pounds and occasionally grasp, lift and/or move items 33lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Additional Information
The Salary Range for this position at Lief Labs is $21.00-$28.00 Annually (USD). Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, skills, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, wellness benefits, education reimbursement program, and PTO. This position is bonus eligible.
Lief is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact the Lief Human Resources department.
Lief will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Lief uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records.