Manufacturing Lead / Resource Operator- Days; 5am to 5pm

PipingRock Health Products, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Pet insurance

Company events

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is seeking an experienced production supervisor to lead manufacturing and production activities in our facility. You will coordinate materials and product processing, guide line leads, monitor output and quality, and ensure all products meet quality and delivery targets while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, GMP knowledge, and the ability to train and supervise a diverse team in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of technical production line operation experience in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP environment (e.g., food or pharmaceutical) required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and production activities and monitor output and quality.
• Coordinate materials and product processing with the Shift Supervisor.
• Train line leads and personnel; enforce safety and GMP.
• Review production schedules and ensure workflow is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Quality focus

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Supervisory skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for leading manufacturing and production activities; assisting Operations Supervisor with the coordination of materials and/or products processing in the manufacturing facility; leading manufacturing employees and monitors output and quality of products; and assures products meet quality and delivery requirements.

Essential Functions

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists the Shift Supervisor by providing technical directions to the line leads and other personnel as directed by Shift Supervisor.
• Provides adequate training for personnel as necessary.
• Follows and enforces all safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory policies and guidelines.
• Reviews production schedules and priorities with the appropriate support personnel to ensure workflow is maintained.
• Reviews all in-process monitoring documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures that all materials are properly identified with lot, date, and status.
• Responsible for tracking downtime using the downtime tracking system.
• Provides support for kitchen and mogul operations and packout activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists with finished goods processing when as needed.
• Assists in maintaining proper housekeeping of all production areas.
• Provides input regarding employee performance reviews.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of technical production line operation experience in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience in a GMP environment (e.g., food or pharmaceutical manufacturing) required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of production procedures and documentation requirements.
• Ability to oversee, train, and develop employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments and managing performance.
• Ability to analyze and investigate information, make evaluative judgments, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification and safely operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, scissor lifts).
• Ability to maintain punctuality and reliable attendance.

Working Conditions:

• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire.
• Moderate physical activity, requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day and up to twelve (12) hours per shift.
• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform work onsite and be comfortable in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.

• We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

• We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island's Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.