Hands-On Production Lead: Safety, Quality & Growth

W.S. Badger Company; Gilsum (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Wellness Resources

Job summary

W.S. Badger Company in New Hampshire seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This hands-on role balances supervision with direct machine operation and floor tasks to meet the production schedule.

You will train and coach staff, coordinate with QA and HR, manage timekeeping and scheduling, and drive continuous improvement while modeling Badger values and teamwork on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of experience leading a team.
• Two or more years of experience in an FDA production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise day-to-day activities of the Production team, ensuring appropriate daily coverage and workload prioritization across all Production functions.
• Lead daily Production activities to meet organizational goals and deadlines, filling in on machine operation when the schedule demands it.
• Work hands-on alongside the team, filling in on machine operation, line setup, packing, cleaning, and other production tasks as needed to maintain coverage and meet deadlines.
• Ensure Production meets all Badger safety and quality standards manufacturing according to batch records, SOPs, organic standards, and all cGMP and quality expectations.
• Train and coach team members on production activities including job set-up, line clearance, machine operation, and end-of-run paperwork; work with QA to update this training as skills develop and SOPs change.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and performance feedback to Production team members and act as a role model for the department by supporting organizational initiatives.
• Partner with the Production and Warehouse Manager to conduct regular team member check-ins and Alignment Building meetings, and to establish goals for the team and individuals.
• Approve and oversee employee time keeping and work with the Production and Warehouse Manager to set the weekly machine schedule.
• Work with the Production team to continuously improve procedures and work instructions.
• Work with Quality and other teams to review problems and determine solutions as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized inventory by ensuring Production employees are trained in SYSPRO and that all records are complete and accurate.
• Ensure a clean and pest-free facility by coordinating staff to complete all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cleanings on schedule.
• Maintain a safe and legal working environment, immediately addressing or escalating any safety concerns or unethical or illegal behavior.
• Attend meetings as requested and regularly participate in Badger community activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

ERP systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SYSPRO

ERP systems

Job description

W.S. Badger Company in New Hampshire seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the production floor, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. This hands-on role balances supervision with direct machine operation and floor tasks to meet the production schedule.

You will train and coach staff, coordinate with QA and HR, manage timekeeping and scheduling, and drive continuous improvement while modeling Badger values and teamwork on a daily basis.