Manufacturing Supervisor

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Various outside weather conditions, Warehouse, Working at heights

The Supervisor, Manufacturing, leads daily manufacturing operations at the site, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production activities to meet customer and business requirements. This role is a frontline manufacturing leadership role responsible for delivering safe, compliant, high-quality production results while leading, developing, and holding a manufacturing team accountable for operational performance, workforce engagement, and business objectives within a GMP-regulated environment.

The position drives workforce management, employee development, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, customer commitments, quality requirements, and business objectives are achieved.
• Direct, prioritize, and coordinate manufacturing activities across Manufacturing Technicians, Sr. Manufacturing Technicians, and Lead Manufacturing Technicians.
• Monitor workflow, production performance, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution of production plans.
• Drive on-time delivery, productivity, throughput, quality, and cost performance metrics through effective operational management.
• Conduct regular Gemba walks, monitor daily management metrics, and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Ensure manufacturing activities are performed in compliance with GMP, quality, safety, and documentation requirements.
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, support deviation investigations, CAPA activities, and audit readiness initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, process validations, production transfers, and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to improve operational performance and eliminate waste.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Validation, and Maintenance teams to support manufacturing priorities and resolve operational issues.
• Manage employee schedules, shift coverage, vacation planning, timekeeping, attendance, and workforce planning activities to support operational requirements.
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, punctuality, productivity, quality, safety, training compliance and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and workforce planning activities to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and development opportunities to support employee growth and performance.
• Conduct performance discussions, address performance concerns, and administer corrective actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate onboarding, training, qualification, and cross-training to maintain workforce flexibility and operational continuity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous learning, teamwork, and customer focus.
• Escalate operational, quality, staffing, and resource issues as appropriate and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and audit-ready manufacturing environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities described above are representative of the nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

• Advanced Degree with 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations environment and 2 years of leadership experience OR

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations environment 2 years of leadership experience OR

Associate’s Degree in Engineering or Technical field with 7 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations environment and 2 years of leadership experience OR

High School Diploma with 9 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations environment and 2 years of…