Gummy Production Manager (54075)

**Please no external recruiters**

Founded in 1984, Best Formulations LLC, a diversified nutraceutical and personal care company headquartered in City of Industry, California, is a contract manufacturer of thousands of branded SKUs, including high quality nutritional supplements including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, teas, dietary supplements, and vegetarian softgels.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Production Manager, for our Gummy Dept. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production activity of the Gummy manufacturing operation. The person will ensure a quality product is manufactured safely, efficiently, and on schedule while adhering to Company SOPs, GMP, and OSHA regulations and standards. The person will also ensure the facility and equipment are well maintained.

 How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a workforce in a manner that promotes high standards of quality, performance, and employee morale.
• Managing a workforce in a manner that promotes high standards of quality, performance, and
• Overseeing the day-to-day productivity and performance of departmental employees for multiple shifts and multiple functions.
• Training, coaching, and developing supervisors, leads, and all employees within the Gummy department and ensuring that employee training programs are accomplished in a timely manner as assigned or needed.
• Developing and implementing programs geared toward continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Promoting cross-training to best utilize the workforce to accommodate demand.
• Setting and communicating goals that align with Company goals.
• Performing administrative duties such as completing production reports, employee timecards, and injury/illness reports, etc.
• Managing expenses and cost per unit to perform to budget.
• Measuring and reporting various key performance indicators as required by senior management.
• Ensuring employees follow all procedures as written in batch records and the batch records are completed properly and submitted to Quality in a timely manner.
• Promptly handling work-related issues as they arise in a manner that maintains/promotes harmony within and between departments.
• Working with Planning / Scheduling to help develop efficient plans to maximize capacity and meet due dates.
• Working with R&D team to assist with creating/writing manufacturing procedures, trouble shoot formulation issues.
• Working with maintenance to assist in troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Working with Quality to create/execute equipment qualification protocols, and performing investigation of non-conformance or OOS.
• Ensuring yields are within acceptable limits and when they are not, perform an investigation to reconcile.
• Create/update SOPs related to the Gummy department.
• Follow established department SOP's, cGMP regulations, and batch record instructions.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate; and
• College Degree or applicable business or manufacturing training in an accredited college/university; plus
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in a manufacturing work environment; or any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job.

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Best Formulations can offer you:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Health & Wellness programs
• Generous time off for vacations

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Best Formulations offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

"To develop and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships with our employees, customers, and business partners by providing the highest quality products and the Best customer service. Together We Grow!"

This position is currently classified as on-site.

Base Salary Range: $91,500.00 – $111,000.00 per year, based on candidate professional experience level. Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**

Salary : $91,000 - $111,000