Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods

Summary The Production Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day operations of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient production processes, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with safety regulations. This role involves optimizing resources and collaborating with various departments to achieve operational goals. The role may require work outside scheduled hours to accommodate project deadlines and operational needs.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM Job Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment of progressive experience in OTC pharmaceutical production, people management and supervisory skills is a must.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• FDA – GMP and GDP knowledge.
• Proven ability to effectively lead while constantly raising the bark for quality and productivity.
• Computer skills utilizing MS office, word, and Excel.
• Able to plan production start in completion times.
• University degree or college diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a supervisor.
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing/filling processes and equipment.
• Strong familiarity with cGMPs And OSHA standards.
• Familiarity with MS office software tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, peers, and other departments.
• Strong written in oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides support by directing and coaching, supervisors and team leads to achieve division of objectives and production goals.
• Plan flow of materials through departments. Communicate properly and adequately to all personnel levels to ensure the production deadlines are met.
• Monitors keep performance indicators.
• Collaborate with QA personnel, as required, to resolve issues related to the quality of filling/Production components and/or finish goods.
• Identifies and facilitates continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Planning personnel, as required, to resolve scheduling issues related to component availability and/or line productivity.
• Supervises personnel resources (e.g. temporary labor) to ensure that each line achieves its daily production goals.
• Maintains a safe and organized work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Enforces company policies without creating negative reactions from supervisors, team leaders, operators and peers.
• Responds quickly to all oral and written communication such accident reports, deviation reports, vacation and sick request, and absence reports.
• Share ideas and techniques with supervisors, team leads an immediate manager.
• Cooperate and be open-minded by working with others such, QA, Maintenance, Warehouse, and compounding personnel.
• Communicate effectively with all levels within the Management team.
• Gives subordinates (supervisors and team leader) the authority needed to effectively carry out delegated responsibilities and build strong working relationships with the rest of associates.
• Support and enforces all general safety, food safety and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.
• Able to back up Shift Lead/Shift supervisor one absent.

Requirements PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to walk/stand for up to 10 hours.
• Strong hand-eye coordination when handling products.
• Capable of frequently lifting and carrying items weighing 25–45 lbs in a production environment.
• Must adhere to proper PPE requirements in a manufacturing setting.

Starting Salary: $75,000 Benefits PLD is a proud employer offering many corporate benefits, including:

• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Vision
• 401K with employer match
• Group Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Corporate Discount Program
• Opportunities to Flourish Within the Company

PL Developments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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