Production Supervisor

Job Description GDC and Sigan America are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our re-work area. We are seeking a detail-oriented leader who will focus on process, creating efficiency and managing workflow for our teams. Job Summary The Production Supervisor will lead a team of 15 to 30 personnel across 5 work groups to execute secondary packaging operations, including labeling, kitting, bagging, and rework. This role is responsible for the end-to-end production lifecycle—from initial planning and scheduling to final quality assurance and inventory reconciliation. The ideal candidate is a \"player-coach\" who thrives in a fast-paced environment and uses Lean methodologies (Gemba, 5S) to drive continuous improvement. Core Responsibilities Production Planning & Execution Scheduling: Work with internal Planning department to translate demand into daily work orders (WOs)/schedule; assign tasks to work groups based on skill set and priority. ERP Management: Perform real-time WO posting in the ERP system; ensure labor hours and materials are accurately backflushed or consumed. Execution: Oversee all secondary packaging steps (labeling/re-labeling, boxing, bagging, coding, and kitting). Quality & Continuous Improvement Gemba Walks: Conduct daily floor walks to verify quality, identify bottlenecks, safety hazards, and process deviations. Quality Control: Perform and document hourly quality checks; manage the \"Rework\" process for products with minor variances to ensure they meet \"A-Grade\" finished goods standards. Equipment Management: Ensure label printers, coders, and heat sealers are maintained and calibrated. Coordinate with maintenance for repairs. Inventory & Materials Area Control: Maintain 100% inventory accuracy within the project room; manage \"Work-in-Progress\" (WIP) staging. Label Management: Oversee the template selection and printing of compliance and product labels to prevent mislabeling errors. Team Leadership & Scalability Direct Supervision: Manage 15 permanent staff; scale to 30+ by onboarding and training temporary labor during peak seasons. Training: Maintain a cross-training matrix to ensure flexibility across different packaging lines. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: 3-5 years in a production or distribution supervisory role, specifically in packaging or kitting. Technical: Proficiency in ERP systems and label software (Bartender/Zebra Designer). Lean Tools: Practical experience with Gemba walks, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis. Physical: Ability to stand/walk for 8+ hours and lift up to 40 lbs. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Throughput Efficiency: Units per labor hour (UPH) across the 5 work groups. Order Accuracy: % of work orders completed with zero labeling or coding errors. ERP Latency: Time between physical work completion and ERP system posting (Target: Rework Recovery: % of received variances successfully corrected vs. scrapped. GDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Company Description Fast growing liquid pour contract manufacturer of premium health and beauty products. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sigan America LLC