Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor (PR/605597) Kalamazoo, Michigan

Salary: USD
80000 - USD
90000 per annum

A growing pharmaceutical manufacturer is seeking experienced Production Supervisors for both 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift operations. These positions offer the opportunity to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment where safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence are top priorities.

They are looking for hands-on leaders who can effectively manage production teams, drive performance, and ensure products are manufactured in compliance with cGMP standards and FDA regulations. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of leading teams, improving efficiencies, and fostering a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development for production associates while promoting a culture centered on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ensure manufacturing operations are executed according to cGMP requirements, SOPs, batch records, and regulatory standards.
• Drive attainment of production schedules while maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and maintaining product quality.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators including throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Partner closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to resolve operational challenges and support business objectives.
• Lead shift meetings, performance discussions, investigations, corrective actions, and employee development activities.
• Support deviation investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience within manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, FDA requirements, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive a culture of accountability.
• Experience managing production performance metrics and implementing process improvements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor's degree required

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to join a stable, expanding pharmaceutical organization with significant growth potential.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on manufacturing performance, employee development, and site success.