Cosmetics Assembly Supervisor: Lead Production & Quality

Universal Beauty Products Inc.; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Beauty Products Inc. is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced cosmetics manufacturing environment. You will ensure production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and productivity goals are met while developing a high-performing team.

You will oversee Assembly Leads and Production Associates, drive continuous improvement, and use manufacturing metrics to improve performance in collaboration with the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in factory or manufacturing facility environments with hands-on assembly line exposure, minimum 5 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical training preferred.
• Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• 1-2 years of demonstrated ability to manage production or assembly teams effectively while fostering teamwork and accountability
• Knowledge of safety standards in production environments, including safety protocol adherence and risk mitigation strategies
• Experience with process improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including heavy lifting when necessary
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and inventory management practices is advantageous
• Understanding of PPLH, labor efficiency, OEE, schedule attainment, yield and other manufacturing KPI's. Ability to interpret production schedules, work instructions and quality documentation.
• Computer proficiency required, Microsoft Office, SAP or ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily assembly operations to meet production schedules, customer demand, and operational goals.
• Assign work, balance labor, and monitor workflow to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Ensure assembly processes are performed according to approved work instructions, SOPs, FDA Cosmetic GMPs, ISO 22716 requirements, and company quality standards.
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop Assembly Leads and Production Associates.
• Monitor product quality and immediately address defects, non-conformances, and process issues.
• Drive productivity by monitoring PPLH (People/Pounds Per Labor Hour), labor efficiency, schedule attainment, downtime, yield, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred) to review production data, prepare reports, and communicate daily performance to the Production Manager.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, communicate daily priorities, and ensure effective shift handoffs.
• Enforce company policies while maintaining compliance with OSHA regulations, FDA Cosmetic GMPs, ISO 22716 standards, and 5S workplace organization.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and Human Resources to achieve production and business objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.

Skills

Assembly line

Lean manufacturing

Safety standards

PPLH

OEE

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical training

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Beauty Products Inc. is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced cosmetics manufacturing environment. You will ensure production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and productivity goals are met while developing a high-performing team.

You will oversee Assembly Leads and Production Associates, drive continuous improvement, and use manufacturing metrics to improve performance in collaboration with the Production Manager.