Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Role Summary
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day management of all production activities for the afternoon shift at our Le Sueur, Minnesota facility. This is a hands-on leadership role for a change agent — someone with a safety- and quality-first mindset who challenges the status quo and brings a transformation mindset to the floor. The Supervisor owns people, safety, quality, delivery and cost performance, manages inventory of critical production supplies, and leads continuous improvement and transformation projects that strengthen compliance, raise productivity and reduce cost across the facility. Hourly production employees across a range of classifications report to the Production Supervisor. Based in Le Sueur, Minnesota — minutes from the Minnesota River valley, a short drive from Mankato and roughly an hour from the Twin Cities — this role combines the scope of a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing operation with the pace and quality of life of a close-knit small community.
Afternoon Shift
Monday to Friday, 1:00PM - 9:30PM
Role Specific Requirements
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.
Act as a change agent for the site: challenge the status quo, question long-standing practices and lead transformation initiatives that deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
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 via coaching, positive influence, team building, daily communication and accountability management, with a view to maintain and improve processes and performance; and implementing projects and standard operating practices to reach business and team objectives.
Build a transformation mindset within the team by coaching employees to identify waste, surface problems early and take ownership of improvements at their own line.
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 and to cGMP/GDP standards.
Ensure all deviations from validated processes and procedures are reported, investigated with actions in accordance with company requirements and timelines.
Champion a safety- and quality-first culture in which every employee is expected to raise concerns, stop the line when safety or product quality is at risk, and see issues through to resolution.
Ensure safety, health and environmental procedures are given due priority. Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and adhered to on a daily basis.
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 inquiries both internal and external in a timely manner.
Attendance management, including absenteeism.
Payroll – ensuring all hours worked are accounted for in the ADP time-keeping system.
Other duties as assigned.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Competencies Required for the Role:
FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK- is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.
JUDGEMENT – is the ability to make considered decisions or come to a sensible conclusion.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – involves the business practice of identifying, analyzing, and improving existing processes to optimize performance.
PLANNING – is the process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal.
INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
Other Requirements
5+ years of supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of experience in aseptic manufacturing environment would be considered an asset.
Bachelor's degree or College degree in a related field is required.
Strong working knowledge of FDA, cGMP regulations and quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry would be considered an asset.
Working knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Exposure to problem solving & 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 abil

Employment type
Full-time regular

Work arrangement
No