Production Supervisor

JRS Pharma LP is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join our growing U.S. team. As a front-line leader within our Dextrose manufacturing operations, the Production Supervisor plays a critical role in driving safety, quality, and performance across production lines. This position leads and develops a dedicated team of operators while ensuring that daily manufacturing goals are achieved in alignment with JRS Pharma’s high standards for compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

At JRS Pharma, we transform natural, renewable resources into functional excipient solutions that advance global health. Our production teams are the heart of this mission—delivering consistent quality, precision, and care in every batch we produce. If you are a motivated, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in empowering teams to achieve excellence, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

JRS Pharma is a critical manufacturer of excipient products to the branded and generic drug, over-the-counter, and nutritional supplement industries. We offer a complete portfolio of formulation solutions for the global life science industry supported by Quality manufacturing and strong technical support. At JRS Pharma, we are dedicated to delivering sustainable and reliable products that meet the highest standards of performance and consistency. We prioritize employee safety and professional development, fostering a family culture of care and responsibility. Through strong corporate governance and a commitment to long-term security and stability, we build lasting partnership with our employees, customers, suppliers, and communities.

JRS Pharma is division of the JRS Group. Founded in 1878, the JRS Group has over 140 years of history and services numerous industries across all major markets through extensive manufacturing operations, sales offices and R&D centers.

Job title: Production Supervisor

Work Location: JRS Pharma LP - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Division/Department: Production

Reports to: Production Manager

• Full-time
• Non Exempt

Position Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day to day direction and operations of the production facilities. These responsibilities will be carried out in a manner that maintains the standards of the production plants in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices in a safe, efficient manner to produce quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate plant activities through planning/developing production schedules with corporate office to insure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
• Distribute production schedules and monitor raw and packaging material
• Prepare and review production reports and data
• Provide direction, development and leadership to all production, packaging and shredding personnel
• Monitor, review and approve production staff hours worked including overtime
• Work with Production Manager and Human Resources to coordinate hiring, training and disciplinary action
• Identify and effectively communicate to management conditions or events potentially requiring deviation, investigation, corrective action or change control documentation
• Assist with new hire reviews, one-on-ones and annual review
• Provide support and follow-up for third party and customer audits
• Collaborate with all departments on changes, process improvements, new packaging/products, capital upgrades and expansions
• Maintain and execute customer-specific information and instructions
• Assure compliance with Safety, OSHA and environmental guidelines
• Follow all FDA, GMP and ISO regulations/guideline
• Develop, review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions and Forms ? Execute other responsibilities and projects as required Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• High School Diploma, 4 year degree in a related field preferred
• Strong computer skills
• 3-5 years’ experience in a lead role in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Detail oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; maintaining professionalism
• Should be physically able as job includes a certain amount of lifting and moving (~ 60 lbs)
• 24-hour-a-day availability essential