Production Supervisor

Thorne•Summerville, SC

32d•Onsite

About The Position

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. At Thorne, our Production Supervisors play a critical role in leading teams that manufacture world-class health and wellness products. We're hiring Production Supervisors across all Production departments to support our growing weekend operations. If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. Weekend Schedule- 12 Hour Shifts Week 1: Friday – Sunday Week 2: Thursday – Sunday The Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of an assigned production department, creating a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment while developing and supporting frontline team members. This role is responsible for achieving production goals, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, and ensuring compliance with cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and company SOP requirements. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) preferred.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, production equipment, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), or the ability to quickly develop expertise.
Strong operational judgment with the ability to balance quality, safety, productivity, and cost while making sound decisions.
Recognizes when issues require escalation to leadership to protect compliance, product quality, or business performance.

Nice To Haves

bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day activities of Production Leads and Operators to safely deliver production goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Execute the production schedule by effectively managing staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor production performance, identify obstacles, and proactively resolve issues to keep operations running smoothly and meet customer demand.
Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
Review and approve production documentation, including manufacturing records, cleaning logs, and other controlled documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Partner with Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams to quickly investigate, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and best practices.
Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Maintain equipment readiness and ensure production areas remain inspection-ready and compliant.
Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize production flow, reduce delays, and support inventory and customer fulfillment goals.
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team through ongoing feedback, performance management, and employee development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensure employees receive the training, certifications, and cross-training needed to perform safely and successfully while supporting career growth.
Lead by example in creating a safe workplace where employees consistently follow safety procedures and properly utilize required PPE.