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Production Lead

Thorne

Job Location:

Summerville, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Thorne we work to deliver high-quality science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne youll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

At Thorne Production Leads are the frontline leaders who keep our manufacturing operations running safely efficiently and on schedule. This role combines hands-on production expertise with leadership responsibilities serving as the day-to-day resource for Production Operators while partnering closely with Supervisors to achieve quality safety and production goals.

As a Production Lead youll coach team members coordinate daily production activities troubleshoot operational challenges and help create an environment where people and performance thrive. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals looking to grow into future leadership positions.

Weekend Schedule- 12 Hour Shifts

Week 1: Friday Sunday
Week 2: Thursday Sunday

Mixing Sanitation and Encapsulation are Day shift; 5am - 5pm
Packaging is Night shift 5pm - 5am

Production Departments

Mixing
Leads the production of Thornes nutritional supplements by overseeing the accurate weighing blending and preparation of raw ingredients. Ensures product quality equipment readiness and adherence to strict manufacturing standards.

Sanitation
Oversees the cleaning and sanitization of production equipment and manufacturing areas to maintain a safe compliant environment. Ensures sanitation procedures documentation chemical handling and hygiene practices meet FDA cGMP and company standards.

Encapsulation
Leads the operation of encapsulation equipment that transforms blended formulations into finished capsules. Focuses on equipment performance product quality throughput and compliance with manufacturing specifications.

Packaging
Oversees the packaging of finished products ensuring supplements are accurately labeled sealed inspected and prepared for distribution. Drives efficiency while maintaining quality regulatory compliance and on-time production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate day-to-day production activities to safely achieve quality productivity and schedule goals.
Support operators throughout the shift by providing direction answering questions and removing production obstacles.
Help manage staffing materials equipment and workflow to keep production running efficiently.
Lead shift transitions to ensure smooth handoffs and uninterrupted production.
Train and mentor Production Operators on equipment processes SOPs and best practices.
Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
Reinforce quality safety and operational expectations through daily coaching.
Partner with Supervisors to provide feedback and support employee development.
Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP FDA OSHA and Thorne quality standards.
Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
Monitor production areas to ensure cleanliness organization and inspection readiness.
Help identify investigate and resolve quality or process issues.
Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety quality and efficiency.
Escalate equipment concerns and production issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
Help maintain production output while ensuring product quality is never compromised.

WHAT YOU NEED

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in manufacturing production or another fast-paced operational environment.
Previous experience leading training or mentoring others preferred.
Working knowledge of cGMP FDA ISO or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working hands-on while leading by example.

WHAT WE OFFER