Lead, Production Operations — Nutraceutical Manufacturing

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 with employer matching

Gym membership reimbursement

Supplements allowance

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Thorne is seeking a Production Lead in Summerville, SC to guide daily manufacturing operations and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. You will oversee Mixing, Sanitation, Encapsulation, and Packaging activities, while supporting operators and coordinating with Supervisors to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have frontline leadership experience in regulated environments, strong communication, and hands-on capability to lead by example in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, training, or mentoring others in a fast-paced setting.
• Understanding of regulated manufacturing environments (cGMP, FDA, ISO).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day production activities to safely achieve quality, productivity, and schedule goals.
• Support operators during the shift with direction, questions, and obstacle removal.
• Help manage staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow for efficient production.
• Lead shift transitions to ensure smooth handoffs and uninterrupted production.
• Train and mentor Production Operators on equipment, processes, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
• Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor production areas for cleanliness, organization, and inspection readiness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve quality or process issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thorne is seeking a Production Lead in Summerville, SC to guide daily manufacturing operations and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. You will oversee Mixing, Sanitation, Encapsulation, and Packaging activities, while supporting operators and coordinating with Supervisors to meet schedules.

Ideal candidates have frontline leadership experience in regulated environments, strong communication, and hands-on capability to lead by example in a fast-paced facility.