Assistant Production Supervisor - Encapsulation

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k plan with employer matching up to

Gym membership reimbursement

Thorne supplements stipend

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Holiday leave

Training and career development

Job summary

Thorne, located in Summerville, SC, is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor to lead encapsulation operations under cGMP standards. You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience coaching operators, coordinating daily manufacturing activities, and driving continuous improvement in a regulated production environment.

This role emphasizes collaboration with Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams, safety, and adherence to regulatory requirements while developing into a Production Supervisor role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) preferred.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating teams is preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes including Mixing, Encapsulation, Packaging, and Sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production Leadership to coordinate daily manufacturing activities and ensure production schedules are safe, efficient, and on time.
• Help manage staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to support production goals and maximize performance.
• Monitor production progress, identify issues, and communicate opportunities and risks to leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review production records and controlled documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with QA and Laboratory teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain product excellence.
• Support development and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Monitor production performance, equipment readiness, and department metrics to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure production areas remain inspection-ready and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow and remove obstacles.
• Model safe work practices and ensure PPE compliance.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to Production Leads and Operators.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training initiatives.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Production Supervisor

Department: Production Support - Corporate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well‑being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

At Thorne, our Assistant Production Supervisors are future leaders. This role is designed for individuals who are ready to take the next step in their manufacturing leadership career by developing the skills needed to successfully lead production teams.

Working alongside experienced Production Leadership, you'll gain hands‑on experience managing daily operations, coaching team members, solving operational challenges, and driving continuous improvement within our Encapsulation department. In this role, you'll help lead the operation of equipment that transforms blended formulations into finished capsules, ensuring exceptional product quality, equipment performance, production efficiency, and compliance with cGMP and manufacturing standards. You'll play an active role in delivering safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing while building the leadership capabilities needed to advance into a Production Supervisor role.

Weekend Schedule‑ 12 Hour Shifts

• Week 1: Friday – Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday – Sunday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Production Leadership to coordinate daily manufacturing activities and ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Help manage staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to support production goals and maximize operational performance.
• Monitor production progress, identify issues, and communicate opportunities and risks to leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review production records and controlled documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain product excellence.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Help monitor production performance, equipment readiness, and department metrics to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure production areas remain inspection-ready and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflow and eliminate production obstacles.
• Model safe work practices and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance and support to Production Leads and Operators.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, certification programs, and cross‑training initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and employee engagement.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) preferred.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating teams is preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes, including Mixing, Encapsulation, Packaging, and Sanitation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound judgment with the ability to balance quality, safety, productivity, and cost while recognizing when to elevate issues.
• A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and developing into a people leader.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities