Production Supervisor Job at Aerotek in Le Sueur

**Job Title: Production Supervisor**

**Job Description**

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day management of all production activities. The Supervisor oversees all production-related people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost activities, handles inventory management of critical production supplies, and leads continuous improvement projects to enhance compliance, productivity, and costs within the facility. The Supervisor will manage hourly production employees in various classifications.

**Responsibilities**

+ Lead and manage production to established specifications, in conformance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Safe Work Practices, and other company policies & procedures.

+ Manage inventory of critical supplies to ensure production needs are met.

+ Maintain and optimize regular management processes (production schedules, daily performance metrics, communication, and reduction in unplanned downtime, scrap, rejects, etc.) and make recommendations and take actions for improvements.

+ Motivate and develop employees through coaching, positive influence, team building, daily communication, and accountability management, with a view to maintaining and improving processes and performance.

+ Facilitate training and development of all production employees, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge, and competence to carry out their duties efficiently, effectively, and safely to cGMP/GDP standards.

+ Ensure all deviations from validated processes and procedures are reported, investigated, and acted upon in accordance with company requirements and timelines.

+ Prioritize safety, health, and environmental procedures. Identify, investigate, correct, and document potential environmental and safety problems. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and adhered to daily.

+ Control and oversee environmental compliance and waste handling, storage, and disposal for the facility, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

+ Develop solid respectful relationships with direct reports, department managers, and co-workers in various departments.

+ Collaborate with other departments and share knowledge for continuous improvement and to meet product quality standards.

+ Respond to all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner.

+ Manage attendance, including absenteeism.

+ Ensure all hours worked are accounted for in the ADP time-keeping system.

**Essential Skills**

+ 5+ years of supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment.

+ Bachelor's degree or College degree in a related field.

+ Strong working knowledge of FDA, cGMP regulations, and quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

+ Working knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

+ Exposure to problem-solving and continuous improvement methodology and practices.

+ Strong technical aptitude.

+ Self-starter with the ability to provide solid leadership to a diverse team.

+ Proven ability to build relationships.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong interpersonal skills, professional attitude, and the ability to interact with various individuals.

+ Computer literate in the MS suite of programs.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ At least 2 years of experience in an aseptic manufacturing environment is considered an asset.

+ Manufacturing experience at a supervisory level in a pharmaceutical setting.

**Why Work Here?**

This company is a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of veterinary pharmaceuticals and animal health products, with over half a century of experience in providing science-driven solutions to optimize the health, wellbeing, and productivity of animals worldwide. The company's global innovation program includes six state-of-the-art R&D centers across four continents, working on an enviable product development pipeline that anticipates the evolving needs of the animal health industry. With nine manufacturing facilities across seven countries, the company produces a broad range of preventative, curative, and nutritional products. The company is dedicated to quality and is the partner of choice for contract manufacturing and R&D services for prominent companies within the animal health industry.

**Work Environment**

The work environment includes managing production activities in a manufacturing facility with adherence to cGMP, GDP, and Safe Work Practices. The role involves overseeing environmental compliance, waste handling, and ensuring safety procedures are prioritized. The Supervisor will work closely with various departments and manage a team of hourly production employees. The position requires strong technical and leadership skills, with a professional attitude towards maintaining product quality standards and continuous improvement.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position - Direct Hire

**About Aerotek:**

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.