Production Shift Supervisor

Big Sky Scientific; Sun River (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Sky Scientific in Sun River, MT is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee daily extraction and refinement operations on-site. You will lead a production team, coordinate schedules, and ensure processes run safely and in compliance with cGMP and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, monitoring equipment and materials, documenting production data, and collaborating with management and quality teams to support continuous improvement and consistent output targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; technical or supervisory training is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a production team and coordinate shift activities.
• Experience with production schedules and planning to meet output targets.
• Strong skills in production management, resource allocation, and process monitoring.
• Excellent communication for instructions, reporting, and cross-department collaboration.
• Familiarity with cGMP practices or FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods in a production setting and follow safety protocols.
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, or related industries is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Lead and coach production staff, assign tasks, and monitor workflow.
• Maintain production schedules, coordinate with management on priorities.
• Enforce safety protocols and document production data for quality records.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Production Scheduling

Production Planning

Production Management

Communication

Safety procedures

Manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description Big Sky Scientific operates an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facility specializing in the extraction and refinement of CBD and other cannabinoids from industrial hemp. The company produces high-quality oils, distillates, and isolates that are distributed to some of the world’s largest CBD manufacturers. Team members work in a regulated, quality-focused environment with strict standards for safety and consistency. Big Sky Scientific offers opportunities to contribute to a growing cannabinoid industry while maintaining compliance with industry and governmental regulations.
Role Description The Production Shift Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Sun River, MT. This position oversees daily production activities, ensuring that extraction and refinement processes run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with cGMP and FDA guidelines. The supervisor coordinates production schedules, assigns tasks, monitors workflow, and addresses issues to maintain output and quality targets. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading and coaching production staff, monitoring equipment and materials, enforcing safety protocols, documenting production data, and collaborating with management and quality teams to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications

• Demonstrated Supervisory Skills, including team leadership, performance feedback, and shift coordination.
• Experience working with Production Schedules and Production Planning to meet deadlines and output targets.
• Proficiency in Production Management, including resource allocation, process monitoring, and problem-solving.
• Strong Communication skills for clear instructions, reporting, and collaboration across departments.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, FDA-regulated environments, or similar manufacturing standards is preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a production environment, and follow safety procedures.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, or related industries is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or supervisory training is an advantage.