Plant Floor Safety, Quality, and Throughput Supervisor

Torrey Holistics; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks a manufacturing leader to safeguard people and equipment, elevate quality, and maximize throughput on the plant floor. You will coach a crew, troubleshoot in real time, and drive data-driven decisions to improve outcomes.

You will lead safety practices, ensure GMP/HAACP compliance, and mentor teams, while building daily production plans and sustaining line performance through Kaizen, 5S, and 8D programs.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree or 5+ years as a manufacturing lead/supervisor.
• Lean Six Sigma training and project work preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for safety and lead a safety culture across the plant.
• Deliver top-tier quality by monitoring visual and dimensional checks and collaborating with Quality.
• Hit production targets by building daily plans, assigning work, and keeping lines running with proper reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Team Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Are you the leader who can keep people safe, product perfect, and lines running?If you thrive on coaching a crew, solving equipment problems in the moment, and turning data into better outcomes, this role is for you. You’ll be the steady hand on the plant floor—protecting people, elevating quality, and maximizing throughput—while growing a team that can think and act independently.How you’ll make an impactSet the tone for safety: Drive safe practices, participate in the Safety Committee, and ensure equipment and people are protected at all times.Deliver top-tier quality: Watch the details—visual and dimensional checks, CVP surveillance—and collaborate with Quality so information powers action.Hit production targets: Build daily plans, assign work, and keep lines running at the right speeds and efficiencies with tight reporting (production, HFI, downtime, MRO/parts inventory).Grow people: Assess, train, mentor, and when needed, administer discipline. Handle scheduling, attendance, policy, and documentation.Improve relentlessly: Lead LSS teams and champion 5S, TPM, SMED, and 8D; remove waste and lower costs while modeling Ardagh Core Values.Own compliance: Ensure Food Safety, GMPs, and HAACP Principle/Food Safety Standard and Application are fully met.Keep assets healthy: Troubleshoot equipment, schedule PMs/repairs, execute overhauls, and support new installations; provide relief for Mechanical Team Members as needed.Your teamDirect Reports: Production and Operation Team MembersWhat you’ll needClear, confident communicator and trainer with the ability to guide cross-functional, self-directed teams.Mechanical/electrical aptitude and sharp critical-thinking skills.Track record building safe, cohesive, high-energy teams and partnering across all levels, including customers.Lean manufacturing familiarity and a systems mindset for continuous improvement.Willingness to work all schedules: 12-hour, daylight and off-shifts, weekends, and holidays.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, behaviors and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education & experienceAssociate Degree (related field) or 5+ years as a manufacturing lead/supervisor, including screening, performance reviews, counseling, training, and development.Experience measuring performance to goals/standards and leading highly skilled technicians.PreferredBachelor’s Degree (related field).7+ years mechanical/electrical experience in manufacturing; metal manufacturing background preferred.Kaizen / Lean Six Sigma training and project work.Tools & techProficient computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Applications).ScheduleAverage hours per week: 40 or 36/48 alternating. Usual shift worked is: 8 or 12 hours.Physical expectationsRegularly stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. Frequently reach with hands/arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and work in confined spaces. Occasionally lift/move up to 75 lbs; frequently lift 1–50 lbs. No continual lifting. Vision: close and distance; color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination required.Stand: 40%Sit: 5%Walk: 30%Lift: 5%Twist: 5%Squat: 1%Crawl: 1%Climb: 2%Bend (90–180 degrees): 5%Reach above shoulders: 2%Work at heights: 1%Occasionally 1–33%, frequently 34–66%, and Continuously 67–100% of the time. Lifting requirements: Up to 15 lbs …….. Frequently; 16–30 lbs…………. Occasionally; 31–50 lbs…………. Occasionally; 51–75 lbs…………. Occasionally; 76–100 lbs……….. Occasionally; Over 100 lbs ……. Not required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Where you’ll workVery loud manufacturing setting; hearing protection and assigned PPE are mandatory. Temperatures range from extreme cold to high heat (95 degrees). Fumes, dust, and odors may be present.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Special hazardsMechanical and electrical hazards from machinery; routine work with chemicals that are toxic and explosive.PaySalary Range: $82,000 - $103,000 (good-faith estimate based on the expected scope of the role and internal equity considerations).