Production Supervisor - Gummy (55746)

BEST FORMULATIONS LLC • Industry, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels. We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers. As a Production Supervisor, the responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day production activities of the Gummy Production Department (weighing, mixing, cooking, depositing, sanding, bulk packaging, sanitation). In addition, the incumbent will ensure that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and on schedule while adhering to GMP, SOP, OSHA/safety regulations and regulatory compliance standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate
• College Degree or trade school certificate/ or applicable 1-year training in an accredited college/university, possess mechanical aptitude would be desirable
• Two (2) years or more of Lead/Supervisory work experience in a fast-paced GMP/FDA regulated environment or relatable industry
• Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job
• Good understanding of automated equipment such as HMI control panels is highly desirable
• Understanding principles of lean manufacturing and ability to develop implement continuous improvements (5S, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple task/duties
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of automated equipment such as HMI control panels is highly desirable
• Understanding principles of lean manufacturing and ability to develop implement continuous improvements (5S, Six Sigma, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct reports in the production department
• Holds counseling sessions with production employees regarding issues such as policy violations, safety violations and best practices
• Prepares and writes up disciplinary action forms and safety incident reports
• Operate equipment, follow manufacturing processes, and train personnel
• Training Production Shift Leads and Operators on department procedures and responsibilities, batch data tracking and reporting, and equipment troubleshooting
• Maintains training records for the department and updates training files as needed
• Ensure that all necessary batch paperwork and documentation for production runs are completed accurately daily
• Respond to and report any downtime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to the Production Manager and work with maintenance to maximize uptime and productivity
• Enforce safety regulations with all production employees and ensure overall team safety compliance
• Communicate issues, concerns, process deviations, and related issues to Production Manager, Quality Control Manager, or Maintenance Manager
• Assist Quality personnel when necessary with issues related to product quality, batch reconciliation or GMP issues
• Oversee investigations when production yields are outside acceptable ranges
• Assist management with developing and implementing programs to improve staff efficiency, working abilities, and communication skills
• Responsible for evaluating operator performance and development, promotion recommendations, and scheduling/managing daily work
• Measure and report key performance indicators as required by senior management
• Follow established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), 10 paid Holidays, and Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees