Production Supervisor

General Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of production activities within the Gummy department on a shift basis. Schedules and executes the production of gummies while ensuring staff is compliant following safety and quality policies. The supervisor will ensure good quality product is made following cGMPs and customer shipment dates are met.

Essential job functions

• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with company policies, OSHA, federal and state regulations.
• Ensure Gummy Areas are kept clean, organized and housekeeping is always being addressed.
• Assign job responsibilities to gummy operators and be available to support or assist.
• Ensure team follows general cGMP's, follows Standard Operating Procedures, and Master Batch Record Manufacturing directions.
• Review all process controls, parameters, and batch records to ensure data is logged accurately and timely.
• Conduct SOP and quality training as well as ensuring training records are maintained properly.
• Verify equipment is functioning properly and safeguards are in place.
• Daily communication of challenges and opportunities with adjoining shift leadership.
• Review ADP to ensure compliance and timely punches.
• Continual communication with gummy operators providing leadership, training, coaching, and motivation.
• Works closely with support teams (Planning/QA/Warehouse) to ensure schedule and shipment dates are met.
• Helps conduct root cause analysis for non-conformance process/materials.
• Leads with Continuous Improvement Mindset throughout Department.
• Assist Manufacturing Manager in documenting employee performance, managing personnel issues, and recommendations.
• As a Production Supervisor it is important to lead by example: maintain solid attendance, wear PPE, take ownership in tasks/assignment, build strong working relationships, develop a strong understanding of the gummy process, drive performance to improve quality and increase yields.                                                                                                                                                     

Work Experience Requirements

• 2+ years of production leadership within a GMP compliant facility
• Highly proficient in written and spoken English and Spanish is a Plus 
• Possess good communication skills and be able to multi-task in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow written instruction including Manufacturing batch records, Safety policies, and Quality requirements.
• Quality conscious with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience making decisions around resource management and prioritization.
• Possess problem solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Experience in identifying problems within the team and applying conflict resolution skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma/Certificate; or 2+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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