Production Supervisor (3rd Shift) - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich • Princeton, NJ

2d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor leads manufacturing operations by setting direction for the shift, driving performance, and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of the production plan. Working closely with the Production Manager and Shift Leads, this role aligns resources, manages priorities, and partners with cross‑functional teams to resolve operational issues. The Supervisor maintains a strong floor presence, coaching and developing team members while proactively addressing risks that could impact safety, quality, or delivery. Success in this role requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards, proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), and accountability for consistent standard work and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing‑related education preferred.
• 3–5+ years of manufacturing or production experience, ideally in bulk chemicals, compounding, or liquid processing.
• 1–2+ years in a lead or supervisory role, or equivalent experience coordinating teams and results.
• Strong decision‑making and prioritization skills in fast‑paced environments, with proven team leadership.
• Proficiency with MES, SAP/WAC, KPI tracking, and visual management systems, along with solid GMP and safety knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability in coaching, performance management, conflict resolution, and cross‑functional communication, with a proactive, company‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy, scanning discipline, and compliance with safety, GMP, and traceability standards.
• Set performance expectations, monitor ASRS KPIs (accuracy, uptime, error rates), and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead inventory accuracy efforts by overseeing cycle counting, reconciliation, discrepancy investigations, and ensuring SAP/WMS (Warehouse Management System) transaction discipline and FIFO (First‑In, First‑Out order) compliance.
• Ensure controlled inventory processes meet all documentation, storage, and movement‑tracking requirements.
• Direct the kitting strategy to ensure accurate, timely, and complete kits aligned with production priorities, while standardizing workflows for efficiency and traceability.
• Oversee end‑to-end material flow—from receiving through ASRS to production, removing bottlenecks, optimizing labor and equipment use, and ensuring smooth communication across all shifts.

Benefits

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
• In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED