Production Supervisor (Mix/Coat) - 2nd shift

LTS Lohmann Therapy•West Saint Paul, MN

3h•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads a manufacturing team supporting mass preparation and coating (Mix/Coat) of cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical products, including transdermal and oral thin films. This role is responsible for shift output, product quality, and efficient day-to-day operations while meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Supervisor coaches and develops production staff and partners cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharmaceutical or medical device preferred).
2+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day “on the floor” management to ensure materials, equipment, and documentation support operations (Equipment Preparation, Weigh & Dispense, Mass Prep/Formulation, Coating).
Manage labor to effectively execute production schedules.
Ensure rooms and equipment are cleaned, released, and set up to meet production schedules.
Provide shift handover / transitional communication to maintain continuity across shifts.
Collect production data and track KPIs for shift performance.
Review yield rates and production outputs.
Collaborate with Scheduling, Engineering, Materials Management, Project Management, and Purchasing to support operations.
Ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and requirements; lead safety audit program.
Maintain compliance with cGMP standards and quality expectations.
Participate in and support: Non-Conformance Management (NCM), CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), Root Cause Investigations.
Review production documentation for accuracy before line release.
Review completed Master Batch Records after production runs.
Ensure SOP adherence and training compliance for production staff.
Maintain proper documentation for production and quality processes.
Provide on-the-floor leadership and supervision of (5-10) production staff.
Manage team performance and address staffing needs.
Resolve conflicts within the production environment.
Lead employee development, including coaching and disciplinary actions.
Conduct hiring activities and communicate staffing gaps to management.
Adjust and approve timecards and handle pay-related issues.
Train and coach staff on SOPs, cGMPs, and technical processes.
Ensure employees remain current on required training.
Conduct annual performance reviews.
Promote company values (Excellence, Integrity, Community).
Act as a visible safety leader to influence team behavior and culture.
Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in 5S program implementation.
Analyze production data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
Evaluate yield rates for optimization.
Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
Support quality and operational excellence initiatives.