Platform Production Leader

First Quality; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and bonus

Paid time off (three-week minimum)

Medical, dental and vision starting  

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Child and family care assistance (dep.

Bundle of joy benefit (free diapers)

Tuition assistance

Wellness program (savings on insurance

Job summary

First Quality seeks a Production Platform Manager to lead platform production control activities at the Lewistown, PA facility, ensuring efficient material flow and production plans. You will collaborate across departments, drive safety, GMP/ISO compliance, and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in a supervisory or advanced technical function, plus a background in production management and scheduling. A strong focus on quality, safety, and cross-functional teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in a supervisory or advanced technical specialty function.
• Experience in production management.
• Experience in inventory control, scheduling, and planning.
• ISO/FDA experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of the manufacturing requirements for planning and operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and eliminate the causes of accidents, and hold everyone accountable for their role in safety
• Follow necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Responsible for all safety and housekeeping of a platform on the production floor and surrounding areas
• Interface with Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting, and Information Technology departments
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with all team members through policy development, performance evaluations, and training
• Maintain and adhere to company policies and safety standards
• Schedule, prioritize, and control all production activities to maintain high quality and efficiencies
• Identify and assign work and staff for all upcoming lines and shifts
• Document all related manufacturing processes and good manufacturing processes (GMP)
• Assist with all product specifications and packaging requests
• Assist in planning and scheduling of production machines in operation
• Oversee requisitioning of all raw materials needed for production

Skills

Production management

Inventory control

Scheduling & planning

ISO/FDA experience

MRP/TQC/CRP

OSHA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelortes degree in business management, engineering, or related manufacturing field

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Quality seeks a Production Platform Manager to lead platform production control activities at the Lewistown, PA facility, ensuring efficient material flow and production plans. You will collaborate across departments, drive safety, GMP/ISO compliance, and process improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in a supervisory or advanced technical function, plus a background in production management and scheduling. A strong focus on quality, safety, and cross-functional teamwork is essential.