Production Supervisor

W.S. Badger Company•Gilsum, NH

32d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports the Badger Mission and Principles as a member of the Operations team. They are responsible for day-to-day supervision of the Production floor, ensuring that all SOPs for safety and quality are adhered to, and Production goals are met. They have specific responsibility for supervising the Production team members and working cross departmentally with the rest of operations teams, including the scheduling group, and the Quality team. This is a hands-on role: in addition to leading the team, the Production Supervisor regularly works on the floor, operating machines, and performing general production tasks as needed to meet the schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent
Three or more years of experience leading a team
Two or more years of experience in a FDA production environment preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal to no supervision.
Strong problem solving skills and communication skills
Ability to use Excel.
Experience with ERP systems required

Nice To Haves

Experience with SYSPRO preferred

Responsibilities

Directly supervise day-to-day activities of the Production team, ensuring appropriate daily coverage and workload prioritization across all Production functions.
Lead daily Production activities to meet organizational goals and deadlines, filling in on machine operation when the schedule demands it.
Work hands-on alongside the team, filling in on machine operation, line set-up, packing, cleaning, and other production tasks as needed to maintain coverage and meet deadlines.
Ensure Production meets all Badger safety and quality standards manufacturing according to batch records, SOPs, organic standards, and all cGMP and quality expectations.
Train and coach team members on production activities including job set-up, line clearance, machine operation, and end-of-run paperwork; work with QA to update this training as skills develop and SOPs change.
Provide day-to-day coaching and performance feedback to Production team members and act as a role model for the department by supporting organizational initiatives.
Partner with the Production and Warehouse Manager to conduct regular team member check-ins and Alignment Building meetings, and to establish goals for the team and individuals. Work with the Production and Warehouse Manager and HR on employee relations issues that may arise.
Approve and oversee employee time keeping and work with the Production and Warehouse Manager to set the weekly machine schedule.
Work with the Production team to continuously improve procedures and work instructions.
Work with Quality and other teams to review problems and determine solutions as needed.
Maintain accurate and organized inventory by ensuring Production employees are trained in SYSPRO and that all records are complete and accurate.
Ensure a clean and pest-free facility by coordinating staff to complete all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleanings on schedule.
Maintain a safe and legal working environment, immediately addressing or escalating any safety concerns or unethical or illegal behavior.
Attend meetings as requested and regularly participate in Badger community activities.
Other duties as assigned.