Emerging Leader: Assistant Production Supervisor

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

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.