Production Supervisor

Thorne; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Gym reimbursement

Supplement allowance

Paid time off

Development opportunities

Job summary

Thorne is seeking a Production Supervisor in Summerville, SC to lead day-to-day operations of a production department. You will build a safe, efficient, and high-performing team focused on quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating with QA/Lab, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring cGMP and FDA standards are met. Weekend shifts are required and growth opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of GMP/CGMP, or ability to quickly develop expertise.
• Strong operational judgment balancing quality, safety, productivity, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of Production Leads and Operators to safely deliver production goals while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Execute the production schedule by managing staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor production performance and proactively resolve issues to meet customer demand.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review and approve production documentation, including manufacturing records and cleaning logs.
• Partner with QA and Laboratory teams to investigate, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
• Support development and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and best practices.
• Monitor metrics to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment readiness and inspection readiness across production areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize flow and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Regulated manufacturing

cGMP knowledge

FDA/OSHA knowledge

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Team motivation

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Production Supervisor

Department: Production Support - Corporate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Weekend Schedule- 12 Hour Shifts

• Week 1: Friday – Sunday
• Week 2: Thursday – Sunday

The Production Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of an assigned production department, creating a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment while developing and supporting frontline team members. This role is responsible for achieving production goals, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, and ensuring compliance with cGMP, OSHA, FDA, and company SOP requirements.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Mixing leads the production of Thorne's nutritional supplements by overseeing the accurate weighing, blending, and preparation of raw ingredients. Ensures product quality, equipment readiness, and adherence to strict manufacturing standards.

Sanitation oversees the cleaning and sanitization of production equipment and manufacturing areas to maintain a safe, compliant environment. Ensures sanitation procedures, documentation, chemical handling, and hygiene practices meet FDA, cGMP, and company standards.

Encapsulation leads the operation of encapsulation equipment that transforms blended formulations into finished capsules. Focuses on equipment performance, product quality, throughput, and compliance with manufacturing specifications.

Packaging oversees the packaging of finished products, ensuring supplements are accurately labeled, sealed, inspected, and prepared for distribution. Drives efficiency while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day activities of Production Leads and Operators to safely deliver production goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Execute the production schedule by effectively managing staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Monitor production performance, identify obstacles, and proactively resolve issues to keep operations running smoothly and meet customer demand.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review and approve production documentation, including manufacturing records, cleaning logs, and other controlled documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams to quickly investigate, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and best practices.
• Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Maintain equipment readiness and ensure production areas remain inspection-ready and compliant.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize production flow, reduce delays, and support inventory and customer fulfillment goals.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team through ongoing feedback, performance management, and employee development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure employees receive the training, certifications, and cross-training needed to perform safely and successfully while supporting career growth.
• Lead by example in creating a safe workplace where employees consistently follow safety procedures and properly utilize required PPE.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) preferred. Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, raw materials, production equipment, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), or the ability to quickly develop expertise.
• Strong operational judgment with the ability to balance quality, safety, productivity, and cost while making sound decisions. Recognizes when issues require escalation to leadership to protect compliance, product quality, or business performance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities