Supervisor, Manufacturing Operators - 2nd shift
About The Position
The Supervisor - Manufacturing Operations oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations and performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role leads, coaches, and develops approximately 10–20 manufacturing operators and supports operational excellence in a GMP-regulated environment. The supervisor promotes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, applying Lean/PPI methodologies to improve productivity, quality, workflow, and customer satisfaction. This position is based in Middletown, Virginia, and works second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The person must be able and willing to consistently work this schedule, while maintaining flexibility to support varying shifts, schedules, and manufacturing requirements as business needs dictate. Some degree of personal protective equipment is required. A bachelor’s degree is required. The posting prefers 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing operations experience, at least 2 years of leadership or people-management experience, experience in a GMP, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environment, and Lean and/or Six Sigma certification. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or people-management role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective manufacturing teams.
- Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
- Ability to analyze operational data and performance metrics and translate findings into actionable improvements.
- Working knowledge of quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience with investigations, CAPAs, and change-control processes.
- Experience implementing standard work and 5S practices.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build consensus.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
- Ability and willingness to consistently work the scheduled second-shift hours of 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.
Nice To Haves
- 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing operations experience.
- Experience working in a GMP, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing operators to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- Oversee daily manufacturing activities, including production planning, scheduling, staffing, workflow, and execution.
- Ensure operations comply with applicable GMP requirements, quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees follow environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Monitor production performance and use operational data and metrics to identify trends, address gaps, and drive improvements.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/PPI, standard work, 5S, and related methodologies.
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing processes.
- Lead or support manufacturing investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and other quality-system activities.
- Ensure employees are appropriately trained and qualified for their responsibilities.
- Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development.
- Support implementation and maintenance of standardized manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, EHS, and other functions to resolve operational issues and achieve business objectives.
- Build cross-functional relationships and consensus to support manufacturing priorities and continuous improvement.
- Use ERP systems and other business tools for production planning, execution, reporting, and performance management.
- Maintain flexibility to support varying shifts, schedules, and manufacturing requirements as business needs dictate.
Benefits
- Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
- 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
- May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
