Production Lead, Packaging
About The Position
Thorne is hiring a Production Lead for its Packaging department. Production Leads are frontline leaders who help manufacturing operations run safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role combines hands-on production work with day-to-day leadership of Production Operators, in partnership with Supervisors, to achieve quality, safety, and production goals. The Production Lead coaches team members, coordinates production activities, troubleshoots operational challenges, and helps create an environment where people and performance thrive. The position offers an opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals to grow into future leadership roles. The Packaging department oversees packaging finished products, ensuring supplements are accurately labeled, sealed, inspected, and prepared for distribution while maintaining efficiency, quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time production. The schedule is a weekend rotation of 12-hour night shifts, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m.: Week 1, Friday through Sunday; Week 2, Thursday through Sunday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or another fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working hands-on while leading by example.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring others.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, and schedule goals.
- Provide direction and support to operators throughout the shift, answer questions, and remove production obstacles.
- Help manage staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow to keep production running efficiently.
- Lead shift transitions and ensure smooth handoffs and uninterrupted production.
- Train and mentor Production Operators on equipment, processes, SOPs, and best practices.
- Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
- Reinforce quality, safety, and operational expectations through daily coaching.
- Partner with Supervisors to provide feedback and support employee development.
- Ensure production activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
- Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
- Monitor production areas for cleanliness, organization, and inspection readiness.
- Help identify, investigate, and resolve quality or process issues.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Escalate equipment concerns and production issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Help maintain production output without compromising product quality.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
- Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holiday leave
- Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
