Supervisor Manufacturing Operations

Job Overview

Leads day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and people objectives through effective leadership, workforce development, operational discipline, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsible for building a high-performing team while ensuring compliance, business continuity, and continuous improvement.

Shift: 6 AM - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and ensure alignment across shifts and functions.
• Monitor operational performance and address issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, compliance, or employee engagement.
• Allocate resources and staffing to meet business objectives.
• Coach and develop associates and team leads to build technical capability and leadership skills.
• Promote accountability, ownership, professionalism, and a high-performance culture.
• Ensure effective shift handovers and operational continuity.
• Drive compliance with GMP, safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other support functions to achieve business objectives.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on performance, efficiency, cost, and reliability.
• Utilize data, metrics, and business systems to support decision-making and drive results.

All newly hired supervisors will complete their first week as an onboarding and training week on first shift (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), regardless of their assigned shift. Following onboarding, they will transition to their designated shift schedule.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of direct people-management experience, including coaching, performance management, employee development, and accountability.
• 3 years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead Associate, or similar manufacturing leadership role.

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence, align teams, and drive execution.
• Experience developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, compliance requirements, operational metrics, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency required, including KPI tracking, reporting, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• SAP experience required, including production transactions, inventory management, material movements, and operational reporting.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing documentation, change control, and deviation management processes.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational execution.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 25 lbs regularly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience utilizing Tier Management Systems and/or Daily Management Systems (DMS), including KPI management, visual management, escalation processes, accountability tracking, and structured problem-solving.
• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles, including equipment reliability, autonomous maintenance, loss elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.