Production Supervisor

Soft Chew C Shift (12 hr. Nights)We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices. With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we've pioneered many firsts. Our passion to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula!Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Effectively communicate and coach all shift teams to achieve department safety, quality, and scrap goals, including batch record corrections, material handling, and cleaning activities.Ensure compliance with all FDA, OSHA and EPA requirements.Ensures right first-time production through ownership of the team's activities, ensuring raw materials are weighed according to batch record instructions and standard operating proceduresDemonstrate ownership of and adherence to red zone policy, facility requirements, and weigh scale standardsOrganize the shift team to provide optimal use of personnel and equipmentHold direct reports accountable.Conduct performance evaluations, monitor compensation and overtimeMotivate and communicate in order to maintain good morale and adherence to standard workFollow weekly production schedule for all lines, predict production start and finish times, coordinate raw material and component delivery with the warehouse, and order production batch recordsConduct routine housekeeping inspections and observe team behaviors to ensure consistency with standard operating procedures.Prepare for and participate in both internal and external safety and cGMP auditsLead investigations into safety, quality, and downtime from W&D events, determine root cause, and develop effective corrective and preventive actionsDevelop and revise standard operating procedures.Communicate cross-functionally with safety, quality, and maintenance support leaders, escalating problems in the plant that can impact safety, quality or productivity and propose solutions while demonstrating due diligence to fully understand problems and communicate clearlyConduct recruiting interviews; recommend hires, promotions, transfers and discharges.Cross-train in other production areas in an effort to be able to cover during vacations and absences of other Supervisors.Proactively manages shift to meet labor and scrap cost standards.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise 15 – 25 team membersBasic Qualifications:High School Diploma/GEDAt least 2 years prior supervisory experience in a GMP manufacturing environment or at least 3 years of demonstrated leadership ability in a skilled operator or team lead position at SCN BestCoCommitted to high level of ownership of safety, hygiene, quality and cGMP practicesDemonstrated trouble shooting ability, excellent attendance and safety record, strong work ethicAbility to coach, motivate, and hold employees accountableExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required; must be able to communicate at all levels of the organizationMust be able to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced, team oriented, ever-changing manufacturing environmentBasic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Preferred Qualifications:Associate Degree, Technical Certification/Diploma or Bachelor's degreeMore than 2 years of manufacturing experienceMore than 2 years of supervisory experienceConfectionary, pharmaceutical or food manufacturing experienceExperience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5 S and Kaizen eventsKnowledgeable in cGMP and 21CFREqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.