Production Supervisor
North Salt Lake, UTRemote
AI Summary
The Production Supervisor leads daily operations on the afternoon shift, directing a team of about 20 hourly employees and owning safety, quality, output, and cost in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
About this role
Production Supervisor — Afternoon Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Why This Role
The Production Supervisor leads daily operations in an assigned manufacturing area within a 24/7 environment, directing a team of approximately 20 hourly employees. It's a hands-on leadership role with clear ownership of safety, quality, output, and cost in your area.
What You Bring
Experience
- 5+ years in manufacturing
- 2+ years directly supervising hourly teams
- Dietary supplement or regulated manufacturing experience is a strong plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Associate's degree in a technical or management field with supervisory experience also considered
- High school diploma may be accepted with additional relevant experience
- Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver against production goals
- Strong working knowledge of GMPs, EHS regulations, and safety best practices
- Solid grasp of budgeting, cost control, and production economics
- Track record of leading continuous improvement — Lean, Six Sigma, or similar a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- The judgment to hold people accountable while keeping the team engaged
Education
Skills
The Work Environment
This is a hands-on role. You'll spend meaningful time on the production floor conducting field visits and engaging directly with operators. Required PPE includes safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, and hair net — provided as needed for the work area.
Direct Reports
Approximately 20 hourly production employees.
Skills
Budget ManagementContinuous ImprovementCost ControlEHS RegulationsGMPsLeanProduction SchedulingSix Sigma
