Production Supervisor

GSK; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer health company based in Lincoln, NE, is looking for a Production Supervisor who will lead a team of production operators. The role involves ensuring safety and quality standards while achieving production objectives. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, experience in a cGMP environment, and are adept at driving continuous improvement. This is a vital role within a growing company dedicated to improving everyday health for millions.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

401(k) and healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing/packaging roles in a cGMP-regulated industry.
• Knowledge of operational excellence tools such as FMEA, MSA.
• Demonstrated career progression into roles of increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, coach, and develop a group of production operators.
• Ensure safety and quality objectives are met alongside business goals.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement efforts within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hello. Were Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all of us. Together we're improving everyday health for millions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of, in an environment that we're co-creating, and a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us? It isn't a question.

About the role

The Production Supervisor is responsible for :

• Managing production associates and processes to achieve safety, quality, plant, and business objectives.
• Establishing and executing a plan to meet value stream objectives.
• Partnering with appropriate stakeholders and support departments to ensure value stream success.
• Assessing skill levels and guiding continuous development for direct report associates.
• Coaching associates through a high-change environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, coach, and develop a group of production operators while spending time on the production floor.
• Proactively manage direct reports to drive performance behaviors and engagement, including motivating and retaining associates through onboarding, cross-training, coaching, feedback, corrective actions, performance reviews, and personal development strategies.
• Confer with management and associates to address worker problems and complaints. Recommend personnel actions such as promotions and corrective measures, including terminations.
• Ensure safety and quality objectives are met by maintaining compliance with safety and quality systems and collaborating with support groups.
• Drive innovation and change through communication and active management, supporting key business initiatives by increasing employee engagement and leading continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and communicate departmental and organizational goals to achieve effective metrics. Work with management, direct reports, and other departments to resolve issues, aligned with Haleon values and behaviors.
• Investigate and resolve root causes of non-conformance using systematic methodologies, and implement corrective actions by expected deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional groups to implement continuous improvement plans related to engineering, factory maintenance, planning, material management, and quality to meet plant and departmental goals.
• Provide leadership by setting an example and actively intervening to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency metrics at the department, plant, and corporate levels.
• Lead implementation of improvement projects, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost targets are met, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders.
• Provide compliant technical solutions and demonstrate expertise on process characteristics.

EHS Responsibilities All Associates

• Understand, comply with, and report on all Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Report unsafe conditions, injuries, illnesses, and hazardous materials releases.
• Wear personal protective equipment and attend EHS training programs.
• Follow all safe work procedures.

Quality Responsibilities All Associates

• Adhere to all Quality Compliance standards, including Data Integrity, QA, and QC.
• Follow QMS policies and regulatory requirements.

Why you

Basic Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or packaging roles within a cGMP regulated industry.
• Project management skills and experience on major technical projects.
• Resource management, time management, and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Knowledge of operational excellence tools such as FMEA, MSA, etc.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, analytical skills, and technical report writing.
• Good knowledge of internal and external quality and EHS requirements.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in the consumer healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Demonstrated career progression into roles of increasing responsibility.
• SAP knowledge for NPI/technical trials execution.
• Experience with process validation, scale-up, and technical transfers.
• Knowledge of value stream ways of working.
• Ability to interpret data for tactical and strategic decision-making.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Location :

Lincoln, NE

Closing date :

June 5th, 2025

Additional info :

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About Haleon

We embrace diversity by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates unique perspectives, fosters curiosity, and promotes fair outcomes. We support flexible working arrangements and strive to create a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive.

Application info

We value your privacy. As you apply, you may share voluntary personal information to help us meet diversity goals. All information is confidential and used solely for inclusion purposes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Haleon is committed to equal opportunity employment and complies with all applicable laws. In the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles.

Accommodation Requests

If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact us via email with the required details.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, healthcare coverage, and performance bonuses.

Experience and Skills

Managerial experience, leadership in manufacturing, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, packaging, and related skills are required.