Supervisor, Production (Liquid Lines)

Shift Schedule: Days 5:00am-3:30pm Monday thru Thursday with Fridays as required

The Production Supervisor leads packaging and processing operations to ensure consistent output, superior product quality, and cost efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe, positive, and high-performance work environment. The supervisor drives continuous improvement through training, process optimization, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise up to 30 employees, providing clear guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Regularly conducts team meetings and huddle meetings.
• Build a culture of accountability, discipline, morale, and safety, positioning the company as an employer of choice. Conducts performance evaluations with each direct report.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and team members to minimize production issues and maximize efficiency.

Operational Excellence

• Manage daily packaging and processing operations to meet or exceed production schedules, quality standards, and budget targets.
• Ensure adequate staffing, equipment, and resources to achieve operational goals.
• Develop and implement new procedures, training programs, and process improvements to reduce labor costs, minimize rework, and enhance productivity.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to cGMP, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA and company safety policies, ensuring hazard recognition and accident prevention.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and emergency response protocols.
• Oversee equipment and facility sanitation, ensuring cleaning logs are maintained and procedures are followed correctly.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to complete cleaning validations and uphold product integrity.

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Lead special projects to introduce innovative practices and improve overall performance.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for production, sanitation, and safety processes.
• Deliver daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports to track progress and drive accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum of 2 years relevant industrial experience.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with proven ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and reporting tools.
• Experience with cleaning, sanitation procedures, cGMP compliance, and safety management.
• Skilled in process management, hazard recognition, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.