Production Supervisor

Manufacturing Production Supervisor - 2nd shift: Lead daily job assignments supporting production activities such as manufacturing bulk human milk concentrate, mineral addition, pasteurization and filling, labeling, printing, packaging, and equipment cleaning. Provide supervision and training for entry/intermediate level technicians. How you will contribute Provides daily supervision and critical decision making on the floor to production personnel in the use of equipment and materials to produce quality products under cGMP in accordance with the production plan. Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Manages shift headcount and capacity model to support current and future production needs, provide input and justifications to management on human capital plan. Maintains staff by orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities. Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; provide input and recommendations for processing variables (limited latitude to make changes); observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; identify areas for cost reductions; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation and continuous improvement within and between departments. Owner of area SOPs and other documents to ensure integration of cGMPs and improve process efficiency. Works collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure flow of product, sharing of best practices and lean behaviors. Responsible for final review of completed manufacturing batch records and all documentation per compliance standards and establish timelines. Investigates and resolves problems, identifying root cause, and proposing process improvements through clear communication to operation management. Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Time management. Must be able to manage own time as well as team's time to adhere to the production schedule. Assists and supports Regulatory agency audits. What you bring to the role Degree in engineering, operation management, related life science, and 2-3 years of experience in production/warehouse supervision. 10+ years of production/warehouse supervisor experience in a health care manufacturing environment involving processes like thawing, jacketed tank mixing, temperature control, separation, filtration, sterile filling, labeling and packaging, handling biologics/human tissue donations, sampling, and product shipping may be considered for qualification. Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated bioscience health care environment is preferred. Knowledge of food, dairy, or infant formula cGMP is a plus. Some experience in managing budget. Ability to work without supervision. Effectively interview and select candidates. Handle conflict management and bring resolution. Effective relationship building skills. Ability to produce and present clear, concise and professionally written communications and presentations. Performance coaching and directing of others. Positive attitude and motivation. Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment. Strong PC skills, MS Outlook, Word, etc. Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible when working on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Strong business ethics. Scorecard management. Manufacturing Lean and Six Sigma qualified. How Prolacta benefits you We offer up to 100% healthcare coverage starting on the first day of the month after your first day, 401(k) match, around four weeks PTO during the first year of employment, and support for new parents with a generous time-off program. We encourage participation in employee affinity groups, volunteer time off, and access to various educational opportunities. What else do you need to know Location: City of Industry, CA Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2nd shift Travel: minimal FLSA: Exempt Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate (e.g., talking/hearing), walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach things. The employee is occasionally required to taste, smell, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Sedentary to light work; repetitive motions; pushing; pulling; visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, transcribe, view a computer terminal. EEO Statement Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Prolacta Bioscience, Inc. is committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. The Company will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr