Platform Production Leader – Safe, Efficient Ops

firstquality; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Dependent care FSA with employer match

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is seeking a Production Platform Manager for the Lewistown, PA facility. You will oversee platform production control, manage material flow, and support production plans while collaborating with multiple departments to maintain high quality and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years in supervisory or advanced technical roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, or related manufacturing field or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years in a supervisory or advanced technical role in manufacturing.
• Experience in production management, inventory control, scheduling and planning.
• ISO/FDA experience preferred; knowledge of MRP, TQC and CRP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, improve safety systems and accountability for safety.
• Follow GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations; ensure quality and housekeeping on the platform.
• Interface with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, Cost Accounting and IT.
• Develop relationships with team members through policy, evaluations and training.
• Schedule and control production activities to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Assign work and staff for lines and shifts; document GMP processes.
• Assist in planning production machines, raw materials, and packaging requests.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong problem-solving

Strong interpersonal

Leadership skills

Planning and scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Related manufacturing field

Tools

MS Office

MRP concepts

TQC concepts

CRP concepts

OSHA regulations knowledge

Job description

First Quality is seeking a Production Platform Manager for the Lewistown, PA facility. You will oversee platform production control, manage material flow, and support production plans while collaborating with multiple departments to maintain high quality and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field or equivalent experience, with 3–5 years in supervisory or advanced technical roles.