Industrial Equipment Supervisor, GMP Manufacturing

Novolex Corporate•Jackson, TN

About The Position

The Industrial Equipment Supervisor provides front-line leadership for Machine Operators and Utility personnel in a GMP manufacturing environment. The role ensures production lines are staffed to meet schedules and target speeds, while maintaining safe operations, product quality, and accurate documentation. The supervisor supports hourly product sampling and defect detection, efficient changeovers, routine cleaning and minor machine repairs, material supply, and housekeeping. They coordinate breaks and relief, prepare daily production reports, train and coach employees, and address performance issues. The role also supports compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Practices.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments.
2–5 years of experience as a Machine Operator.
Skilled verbal communication in person and by phone, with clear written documentation.
Ability to read safety rules, operating and quality instructions, and procedures.
Ability to accurately complete routine reports and maintain records.
Proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Professional, concise writing and grammar.
Strong time management and personal organization.
Excellent eyesight and color recognition, with no colorblindness, to verify print and color during production runs.
Equipment troubleshooting skills.
Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
General troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Knowledge of machine setups for production runs.

Responsibilities

Lead Machine Operators and Utility personnel.
Staff production lines to meet schedules and target speeds.
Conduct hourly sampling of bags and film and rapidly detect defects and waste.
Ensure efficient changeovers and transitions between orders.
Perform routine cleaning and minor machine repairs.
Maintain safety compliance, including PPE, machine guards, ZES, and shirt tails.
Complete daily production reporting accurately and on time.
Schedule breaks and coordinate relief coverage.
Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions; escalate recurring issues.
Train new hires directly or assign qualified trainers.
Manage material supplies and housekeeping standards.
Refer employee complaints and first-step grievances to HR.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Practices, and complete other food-safety tasks as assigned.