1st Shift Packaging Supervisor — Lean & GMP

Kdc One; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

KDC/ONE Columbus is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead packaging line operations, drive quality, and maintain safety in a fast-paced cosmetics manufacturing environment.

You will coach and train teams, collaborate with engineers, maintenance, warehouse and planning, apply Lean principles to improve OEE, and monitor costs while ensuring GMP compliance and a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a filling/packaging environment (cosmetics or pharmaceuticals preferred).
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee packaging line operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Foster a positive, high-performance team culture through coaching and training.
• Collaborate with engineers, maintenance, warehouse, and planning teams to optimize production.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve OEE and labor utilization.
• Monitor and control costs related to labor, inventory, and equipment downtime.
• Ensure adherence to GMP and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

KDC/ONE Columbus is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead packaging line operations, drive quality, and maintain safety in a fast-paced cosmetics manufacturing environment.

You will coach and train teams, collaborate with engineers, maintenance, warehouse and planning, apply Lean principles to improve OEE, and monitor costs while ensuring GMP compliance and a clean, organized workspace.