Production Supervisor

Niagara Bottling; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Lancaster is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly and lead staff, ensure on‑time production to specifications, and uphold SOPs, cGMPs and safety standards.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong collaboration across departments, and proactive problem solving to drive continuous improvement and meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 4 years of experience in a supervisory position.
• 4 years of experience managing people/projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensures production schedules are met and product manufactured to spec per SOPs, cGMPs, and safety procedures.
• Supervises hourly staff and group leaders to follow GMP, safety SOPs and policies.
• Reviews SOPs, deviations, and CAPAs; supports scheduling and reporting as directed by management.
• Drives production efficiency and optimization; provides updates and direction to the team daily.
• Ensures batch records are complete and ready for QA review; troubleshoots equipment issues as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Lean/CI

Coaching & feedback

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field with PLC cert

Master’s Degree (Engineering/Industrial)

Tools

PLC Programming

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensures the proper systems and resources are in place to meet production schedules on time and that product is manufactured to specification and in accordance with SOPs, cGMPs, and safety procedures.
• Provides and supervises instructions to the manufacturing department to ensure that all activities are followed according to GMP, Safety, SOPs and policies at Niagara.
• Reviews and updates SOPs, deviations, and CAPAs and performs different roles as directed by upper manufacturing management.
• Supervises manufacturing group leaders and hourly staff in proper operating aseptic techniques and produces.
• Oversees indirectly/directly all hourly employees in the performance of their duties.
• Develops information and compiles reports concerning scheduling, production goals, equipment and maintenance problems and other studies or reports as requested.
• Coordinates manpower needs in support training department to achieve personnel training.
• Monitors production schedules.
• Monitors data during all manufacturing activities.
• Drives employee and equipment productivity to achieve optimum results.
• Implements strategy from upper manufacturing management.
• Provides clear updates, goals, and direction to the team in support of the daily production plan.
• Confers with other department management to coordinate the scheduling of operations to achieve required deadlines.
• Develops department employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of rules and policies while building employee morale and motivation.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, cGMPs, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Monitors and controls production schedules and activities to ensure the meeting of departmental performance objectives and budgets.
• Supervises, coordinates and controls the production and operating activities to ensure optimum utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Conducts continuous review and follow‑up on projects to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Review documents such as protocols, batch records, change controls, deviations, CAPAs, risk assessments, etc.
• Evaluates the performance and production of staff; maintains records on performance.
• Advises department management on matters relating to daily operations and makes recommendations for improvements when feasible.
• Recommends and implements value and process improvement programs.
• Ensures adequate resources are available to manufacture product (equipment, supplies, and labor).
• Supports investigations, and document corrections/modification are done effectively and in a timely manner.
• Ensure direct reports are trained and work in compliance with applicable SOPs, GMPs, regulatory requirements, safety, environmental and company policies. Listen to group lead feedback and address team members feedback.
• Monitor team members’ performance to ensure all training is current and to determine if any additional training is needed and work with the department supervisor to address.
• Provide leadership and direction to group leads and employees on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all batch production records are correctly filled out and completed in a timely fashion, before it is handled to quality assurance for review.
• Demonstrate the ability to set‑up and operate any equipment used in immediate work area.
• Troubleshoot equipment and have the ability to problem‑solve any issues that arise.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years of experience in a supervisory position.
  • 4 years of experience managing people/projects.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6 years of experience in a supervisory position.
  • 6 years of experience managing people/projects.

Competencies

• Background and proficiency in operating manufacturing equipment; basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work under direct supervision; handles basic issues and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Understanding of Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Effective coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance.
• Team building and conflict resolution capabilities.

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a certificate in PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance or other related fields or equivalent experience.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.

Certification / License

• Required: PLC Programming and Electrical Maintenance.
• Preferred: None.

Foreign Language

• Required: None.
• Preferred: None.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection including life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan.
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.

Location

Niagara Plant – LANCASTER