Packaging Night-Shift Lead: Quality & Efficiency Leader

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Company-paid short- and long-term-dis

401k with matching up to 4%

Gym membership reimbursement

Monthly Thorne supplement allowance

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career growth

Job summary

Thorne is seeking a Production Lead for Packaging in Summerville, SC. You will oversee day-to-day packaging operations, coach Operators, and collaborate with Supervisors to maintain safety, quality, and on-time production.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive efficiency in a regulated manufacturing environment. Weekend 12-hour shifts and night packaging are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or another fast-paced operational environment.
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring others preferred.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working hands-on while leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day production activities to safely achieve quality, productivity, and schedule goals.
• Support operators throughout the shift by providing direction, answering questions, and removing production obstacles.
• Help manage staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow to keep production running efficiently.
• 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.
• Reinforce quality, safety, and operational expectations through daily coaching.
• Partner with Supervisors to provide feedback and support employee development.
• Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP, FDA, ISO, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor production areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and inspection readiness.
• Help identify, investigate, and resolve quality or process issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Escalate equipment concerns and production issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Help maintain production output while ensuring product quality is never compromised.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Leadership experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thorne is seeking a Production Lead for Packaging in Summerville, SC. You will oversee day-to-day packaging operations, coach Operators, and collaborate with Supervisors to maintain safety, quality, and on-time production.

We value hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a proven ability to drive efficiency in a regulated manufacturing environment. Weekend 12-hour shifts and night packaging are part of the role.