Production SupervisorAbout the Role:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to oversee the daily production of our portfolio of waterless moisturizers. You thrive in a fast-paced hands-on environment and bring a strong focus on team leadership problem solving and operational this role youll lead and mentor a team of production assistants to achieve daily goals drive ongoing process improvements and ensure we uphold our commitment to producing innovative high quality products. You will also play a key role in supporting our long-term growth through working to scale our production processes for our next phase of business.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Production Supervision- Lead and supervise daily production operations to ensure efficiency compliance and alignment with company policies and regulations based on shift priorities and schedule.
- Inspect raw materials and finished goods to ensure they meet quality standards including sensory and visual evaluations.
- Guide the team through formula troubleshooting and machinery issues as needed.
- Maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels
- Team Leadership and Performance Management
- Lead and mentor production staff communicate updates and proactively address challenges to ensure consistent adherence to standards and continuous growth.
- Train and develop team members on SOPs safety practices and new product formulations reinforcing a culture of learning and operational excellence.
- Monitor individual and team performance provide timely feedback and support skill development to drive accountability and improvement. Assist in recruitment and hiring of any production positions.
- Operational Planning & Process
- Assist in the development of production schedules and staffing plans using forecasts team capacity and material availability to most efficiently utilize resources.
- Collaborate with Operations leadership to drive increases in production capacity by supporting the evaluation of equipment needs process changes and team structure.
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying operational inefficiencies or bottlenecks and propose data-driven recommendations for process optimizations.
- Work alongside R&D team to develop production-ready processes for all new products and coordinate their rollout with the team to ensure adherence to launch timelines and standards.
- Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all SOPs are consistently maintained regularly reviewed and promptly updated to reflect current practices regulatory changes and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate daily production data including batch records ingredient usage logs waste reports equipment cleaning and maintenance logs and any deviations from standard processes.
- Prepare for and lead internal and external audits or inspections ensuring that all records are complete easily accessible and meet regulatory expectations.
- Maintain ingredient standards review quality and regulatory documentation for all raw materials upon receipt and flag any discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain a clean safe and organized work environment ensuring all equipment is properly cleaned and maintained and that all health and safety guidelines are followed.
- Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment; skincare CPG or food production experience required.
- Associates degree or equivalent technical degree in a related field preferred.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple production lines and product types.
- Familiarity with cosmetics compliance including GMP health and safety standards and production SOPs.
- Experienced with G-Suite (Gmail Sheets Docs) and Microsoft 365 (Excel Powerpoint Word).
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and lead under pressure.
- Highly adaptable with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and reprioritize as needed.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Requirements
- Ability to maintain quality control and cleanliness standards
- Ability to lift 55 pounds repeatedly and frequently push pull squat bend and reach
- Ability to operate knives and other equipment as needed
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours during shifts
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and other ingredients
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am - 6pm with the flexibility for some weekends/holidays.
- Salary: $65-80k based on experience You will report to the Manager Operations.
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