Production Supervisor - Second Shift

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more.

We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

** POSITION SUMMARY*
* The primary responsibility in this role is to manufacture products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow. A background in a food/dietary supplement industry a plus. Ability to work in a strong team-based environment is essential. The production supervisor operates out of the manufacturer in Sudbury, MA and reports to the Sr. Production Manager. This position fills in as a back-up in the absence of the Sr.

Production Manager.

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* WORK SCHEDULE:

** 4x10 shift:
Wednesday-Saturday, 2:30 PM-1:00 AM.

** JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Oversees and manage completion of batch production records

+ Supervise production line employees, ensuring assigned tasks and positions are being executed

+ Leads structured problem solving through Go See Think Do (GSTD) methodologies by identifying abnormalities, investigating root causes at the source, developing corrective actions, and ensuring sustainable resolution of operational, quality, safety, and people-related issues

+ Develops, implements, and coaches team members on operational standards, standard work, and SOPs; verifies adherence through routine floor observation, feedback, and capability development to ensure consistent safety, quality, and production performance

+ Alerts management of issues with equipment or materials

+ Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

+ Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

+ Contributes to SOP development and ensures team members are trained in and following SOP's.

+ Ensuring the manufacturing and packaging operations and production employees comply with food safety, quality, and cGMP requirements under HACCP, NSF and SQF programs

+ Trained in and ensures the team is following GMP processes and procedures.

+ Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

+ Other duties as assigned

** Problem Solving*
* + Timely closure of GSTD action plans.

+ Reduction of recurring operational losses. (US reduction)

+ Effective root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation. (Standards Developed and Coached)

** Standards & Capability Building*
* + Creation and maintenance of line standards and standard work.

+ Operator qualification and cross-training progress.

+ Sustained compliance to SOPs, GMPs, and shop-floor standards.

+ Coaching effectiveness observed during floor audits and DOR routines.

** EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*
* + High school diploma, Associates degree preferred

** EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS*
* + Must have 1-3 years previous production supervisory experience

+ Ability to maintain quality and safety…