- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Food Science or related field preferred.
- Minimum 1-3 years supervisory experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (nutraceutical, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing) preferred.
- Knowledge of GMP, FDA regulations, batch documentation.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer skills, comfortable with production/ERP systems.
- Ability to lift 30-50 lbs regularly and occasionally up to ~70 lbs; stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience in nutraceutical or supplement manufacturing.
- Familiarity with ERP/batch record systems and production metrics.
- Ability to work flexible shifts (early morning, second shift) as required.
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- Supervise, coordinate and manage the daily manufacturing operations on a production shift in a GMP-regulated nutraceutical facility (blending, encapsulation, tablet pressing, packaging).
- Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP, FDA regulations, internal SOPs, and safety standards.
- Achieve production output targets, quality standards, and efficiency metrics (e.g., units/hour, waste reduction, downtime).
- Monitor and review batch records, production logs, in-process checks and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives: identify bottlenecks, equipment malfunctions, production flow issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead, train, coach and mentor production operators and shift leads; assist with onboarding new employees.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Packaging and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized production environment; enforce PPE usage, safety policies, and housekeeping.
- Assist in scheduling shifts, overtime, production planning, and communicate with management on status, issues and metrics.
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