Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift( 2:30PM - 11:00PM)

kdc/one Port Jervis; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Port Jervis, NY to direct manufacturing activities, weigh raw materials, and schedule batches under the Manufacturing Manager. The role emphasizes cost control, quality maintenance, and adherence to GMPs.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years in a production environment with leadership experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong safety practices, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years in production/manufacturing with leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all manufacturing activities for the area.
• Identify, select, and weigh raw materials per formulations.
• Schedule batches with Manufacturing Manager priorities.
• Coordinate manufacturing to meet standards for approvals.
• Maintain product quality levels.
• Assist staff in improving methods and procedures.
• Control costs and pursue cost reductions with quality.
• Reduce waste and rework where possible.
• Maintain GMPs.
• Train personnel to meet department duties.
• Ensure safety through proper training in a safe environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback regularly.
• Drive employee engagement and administer disciplinary actions.
• Advise on budgets for the department.
• Operate within established budgets.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the department.
• Order and maintain supplies with supervisor approval.
• Occasional Saturdays as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Math skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

GMP knowledge

Computer literacy

Attendance discipline

Leadership

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary

Directs and coordinates through the Manufacturing Manager - utilization, maintenance and improvement of equipment in order to conduct the manufacturing of quality products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct all manufacturing activities as they pertain to the area of responsibility.
• Must be capable of identifying, selecting, weighing raw materials from pre-determined formulations.
• Discuss and schedule batches to meet priorities with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Direct and coordinate the manufacturing and matching of standards and specifications to a level where laboratory and/or customer approval may be obtained.
• Maintain quality level of product.
• Assist staff and others in making improvements in methods and procedures.
• Maintain costs within guidelines, initiate cost reductions within area of responsibility, while maintaining quality product.
• Attempt to reduce waste material and rework.
• Maintain GMP’s.
• Directly trains personnel assigned them to perform job requirements of the department.
• Responsible for employees’ safety through proper training in a safe work environment.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports on a regular basis for growth and development.
• Responsible for driving employee engagement and administering fair and consistent disciplinary action.
• Act as advisor to Manufacturing Manager in the creation of recommended budgets for the department.
• Operates within budgets as established.
• Responsible for the maintenance of good housekeeping within the department.
• Orders and maintains proper supplies for department with approval of immediate supervisor.
• Required to work Saturdays as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment with leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven conflict resolution ability.
• Excellent mathematical, written, and verbal skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High degree of responsibility and maintaining confidentiality.
• Computer literacy.
• Demonstrated strong safety behavior and record.
• Knowledge of plant G.M.P.’s, environmental, safety and quality control procedures.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable attendance record.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.