PRODUCTION MANAGER

TOWER LABORATORIES LTD.•Montague Township, MI

19d

About The Position

Tower Laboratories is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of effervescent products, including over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, soft drink tablets, and other consumer products made on a contract basis. The company has been in business for over 40 years and is expanding its product base, with new products in research and development. The Production Manager oversees day-to-day activities across production suites and packaging lines, directing, managing, and coaching production personnel. The role is accountable for meeting production requirements, safety and quality standards, operational efficiency aligned with company objectives, and sanitation standards throughout production areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical.
Demonstrated competency in machine and packaging operation.
High regard for quality and cGMP compliance.
Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Communication skills to work effectively with all levels of plant personnel.
Ability to delegate tasks, train others, and promote team effectiveness.
Ability to work effectively and focus on tasks under stressful or distracting conditions.
Self-starter with a high level of motivation.

Nice To Haves

Technical and/or specialized training on equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise Production Supervisors and production personnel, including employee training and development for operating and maintaining production equipment according to cGMP.
Ensure production equipment is in safe operating condition and diagnose problems with maintenance and technical support.
Practice and promote company safety procedures and maintain inventory of production supplies and equipment replacement parts.
Promote and ensure personnel remain current with cGMP, GLP, safety, and quality standards.
Perform administrative duties, including batch record review, attendance records, weekly production sheets, and verification of weekly payroll.
Plan and schedule the work of supervised staff to maximize productivity.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and prompt repairs with the maintenance department, and ensure operators clean and perform required preventive maintenance.
Identify continuous improvement projects and use data to identify opportunities.
Ensure the quality of products produced and distributed by the plant.
Work with planners to ensure production goals are met.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist employees in solving them.
Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and ensure compliance in production areas.
Supervise daily employee activities, including selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
Counsel and coach employees, evaluate performance, and promote teamwork.
Support the company mission and values.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.