Production Supervisor

Kate McLeod; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Bonuses

Product discount

Free products

Job summary

Kate McLeod seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily production of waterless moisturizers at the Kingston, NY workshop. You will guide Production Associates, ensure quality, safety, and compliance, and help scale production processes while maintaining craftsmanship and care.

You will lead a hands-on team, mentor staff, and collaborate with Operations to optimize schedules and equipment. Applicants should have 3+ years of supervisory manufacturing experience and a background in

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or production.
• Experience in skincare, CPG, or food production.
• Associate degree or technical equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, health and safety standards, and SOP management.
• Experience leading teams across multiple production lines or product types.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to lead under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production to meet efficiency, safety, and quality goals.
• Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities.
• Guide the team in troubleshooting formulas, batches, and machinery.
• Monitor and maintain machinery and equipment, and promptly flag concerns or replacement needs.
• Maintain the organization, FIFO rotation, and labeling of raw ingredients.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate production team members to meet goals and follow established standards.
• Approve sick time, PTO, and timecards for Production Associates; manage call-outs.
• Train staff on SOPs, safety procedures, and new product formulations.
• Provide regular feedback, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
• Support hiring and onboarding for production roles.
• Assist with production schedules and staffing plans to make effective use of team and equipment.
• Work with Operations leadership to evaluate and improve equipment, processes, and team structure.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with R&D and Manager of Manufacturing Operations to translate new formulations into scalable production processes.
• Maintain and update SOPs to align with applicable regulations and best practices.
• Track production records, including batch records, ingredient usage, waste, and equipment logs.
• Prepare for internal and external audits and help ensure documentation is accurate.
• Maintain ingredient standards and review quality and regulatory documentation.
• Keep the workspace clean, safe, and organized.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GMP knowledge

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature’s most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

We’re best known for The Body Stone™—a moisturizing lotion bar that melts on contact with dry skin, delivering a deep-conditioning treatment that’s clinically proven to boost moisture levels and keep you hydrated for 72 hours.

Production Supervisor
Location: Kingston, NY (Hudson Valley)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; occasional weekends or holidays as needed
Salary: $ 60,000-75,000 per year, depending on experience
Reports to: Manager of Manufacturing Operations

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily production of Kate McLeod’s waterless moisturizers at our Hudson Valley workshop in Kingston, NY. You will guide and mentor Production Associates, help the team meet daily goals, and maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards. You will also help improve and scale production processes while upholding Kate McLeod’s standards for craftsmanship and care.

Who You Are

You’re a practical, solutions-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You take pride in developing teams, improving systems, and maintaining high standards for quality and safety. You bring positivity, organization, and sound judgment to your work.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Production and Quality

• Supervise daily production to meet efficiency, safety, and quality goals.
• Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities.
• Guide the team in troubleshooting formulas, batches, and machinery.
• Monitor and maintain machinery and equipment, and promptly flag concerns or replacement needs.
• Maintain the organization, FIFO rotation, and labeling of raw ingredients.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate production team members to meet goals and follow established standards.
• Approve sick time, PTO, and timecards for Production Associates; manage call-outs.
• Train staff on SOPs, safety procedures, and new product formulations.
• Provide regular feedback, performance evaluations, and development opportunities.
• Support hiring and onboarding for production roles.

Planning and Process Improvement

• Assist with production schedules and staffing plans to make effective use of team and equipment.
• Work with Operations leadership to evaluate and improve equipment, processes, and team structure.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with R&D and the Manager of Manufacturing Operations to translate new formulations into scalable production processes.

Compliance and Safety

• Maintain and update SOPs to align with applicable regulations and best practices.
• Track production records, including batch records, ingredient usage, waste, and equipment logs.
• Prepare for internal and external audits and help ensure documentation is accurate.
• Maintain ingredient standards and review quality and regulatory documentation.
• Keep the workspace clean, safe, and organized.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or production; experience in skincare, CPG, or food production required.
• Associate degree or technical equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, health and safety standards, and SOP management.
• Experience leading teams across multiple production lines or product types.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to lead under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain quality and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds repeatedly and perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Ability to work safely with ingredients and chemicals.
• Ability to operate basic production equipment and tools.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off: 10 or more PTO days, with increases at the second and fourth anniversaries; paid holidays and sick time.
• Health insurance: Employer contribution of 80% or more toward medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• 401(k): Employee contributions.
• Bonuses: Performance-based and anniversary bonuses.
• Product benefits: 75% product discount and 24 or more free products annually.
• Regular weekly schedule.

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees’ differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.