Production Supervisor

CUNSA INTERNATIONAL; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CUNSA INTERNATIONAL, based in the Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the execution of the production program. The successful candidate will manage resources, including human resources, equipment, and materials, ensuring safety and compliance with quality standards.

This full-time role requires a proactive leader with a strong work ethic and experience in dietary supplement manufacturing. Responsibilities include coordinating production schedules, maintaining safety standards, and optimizing operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in production or operations in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of tablet, capsule, and/or packaging equipment operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage human resources for production according to the plan.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished products.

Skills

Assertive communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Food Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Job description

PURPOSE / MISSION OF THE POSITION

Manage the necessary resources — material supply, human resources, equipment, and processes — to execute the production program, guaranteeing the safety of personnel, the quality and safety of products, and achieving maximum efficiency and productivity in the production process.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Resources: Coordinate with the relevant areas to ensure the resources needed to execute the production process according to the production plan.
• Management of human resources / operators: Manage the human resources required to ensure the proper production and packaging process of products according to the plan.
• Raw materials and packaging materials supply: Coordinate with the Warehouse for the delivery of raw materials and packaging materials to ensure timely and adequate supply for the production program.
• Finished or semi-finished product delivery: Coordinate with the Warehouse for the proper transfer of finished or semi-finished products to storage.
• Equipment availability: Coordinate with the Maintenance team to ensure that all required equipment is available and operational for the production program.
• Quality and food safety in the process: Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards throughout all production activities.
• Personnel safety: Ensure the safety of all personnel throughout the production process.
• Process efficiency: Maintain production performance at the defined targets and continuously seek improvements to achieve greater efficiency.
• Leadership: Lead by example, maintaining close engagement with the operator team to understand their needs and support their development.
• Equipment operation and handling: Operate, supervise, and ensure the correct use of production equipment, including blenders, encapsulators, tablet presses, filling machines, and packaging lines typical of dietary supplement manufacturing.
• Batch records and traceability: Ensure accurate and complete documentation of production batch records, guaranteeing full traceability of materials, processes, and finished products in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Production Schedule Review & Follow-Up

• Review the production program projection and anticipate resource needs.
• Distribute the production schedule across different work areas.
• Monitor execution to ensure the program is carried out correctly and on time.

Cross-Area Coordination

• Raw Materials Warehouse: Ensure raw material supply is delivered on time and in the right quality.
• Finished Product Warehouse: Deliver finished goods in the correct time and quantity.
• Quality: Coordinate with the Quality team to ensure proper quality and food safety controls.
• Maintenance: Coordinate equipment availability, breakdowns, and energy supply issues with the Maintenance team.

Production Execution

• Mobilize, coordinate, and ensure adequate human resources for executing the production program.
• Manage shift coordination and operator assignments.
• Ensure proper program execution through continuous review and control.
• Complete and maintain batch production records, ensuring full traceability and GMP compliance for every production run, including materials used, process parameters, and equipment identification.
• Operate and oversee production equipment (blenders, encapsulators, tablet presses, filling machines, blistering and packaging lines), ensuring correct setup, in-process adjustments, and handover between shifts.
• Plant Safety: Ensure safe conditions in each processing area and that operators perform their tasks according to safety standards to prevent accidents and occupational illness.
• Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: Ensure correct execution for compliance with process cost targets.
• Analyze and identify root causes of failures to prevent recurrence.
• Promote continuous improvement among team members through ideation sessions, improvement activities, and fostering operator autonomy.

Leadership & Team Development

• Conduct performance evaluations as defined by management.
• Provide ongoing feedback to support team development and engagement.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

Education

• Associate degree or technical degree in Food Technology, Industrial Production, Chemistry, or a related field. Equivalent experience in manufacturing/food production may be considered.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of experience in production or operations in dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments. Hands‑on knowledge of tablet, capsule, and/or packaging equipment operations is preferred. Candidates with demonstrated growth potential and a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply.

Technical Knowledge

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar).
• Knowledge of GMP, food safety, and production process standards.
• Practical knowledge of supplement manufacturing equipment, including blenders, encapsulators, tablet presses, filling machines, and packaging lines. Ability to perform basic setup, in‑process adjustments, and first‑level troubleshooting.
• Experience completing and managing batch production records in accordance with GMP requirements.

Languages

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, is preferred.

Soft Skills

• Assertive communication and active listening.
• Leadership and influence skills.
• Teamwork and cross‑functional alignment.
• Proactivity and problem‑solving orientation.

WORK FORMAT

On‑site: Manufacturing Plant.

Full‑time schedule, including shift flexibility as needed.

PROPÓSITO / MISIÓN DEL CARGO

Gestionar los recursos necesarios — insumos, recursos humanos, equipos y procesos — para ejecutar el programa de producción, garantizando la seguridad del personal, la calidad e inocuidad de los productos, y logrando la máxima eficiencia y productividad en el proceso productivo.

RESPONSABILIDADES GENERALES

• Recursos: Coordinar con las áreas correspondientes para asegurar los recursos necesarios para ejecutar el proceso productivo conforme al plan de producción.

• Gestión de recursos humanos / operarios: Administrar los recursos humanos requeridos para garantizar el correcto proceso de producción y envasado de productos según el plan.

• Abastecimiento de materias primas y materiales de envase: Coordinar con Bodega la entrega de materias primas y materiales de envase, asegurando un abastecimiento oportuno y adecuado para el programa de producción.

• Entrega de producto terminado o semiterminado: Coordinar con Bodega el correcto traslado de productos terminados o semiterminados a almacenamiento.

• Disponibilidad de equipos: Coordinar con el equipo de Mantenimiento para asegurar que todos los equipos requeridos estén disponibles y operativos para el programa de producción.

• Calidad e inocuidad en el proceso: Velar por el cumplimiento de los estándares de calidad e inocuidad alimentaria en todas las actividades productivas.

• Seguridad del personal: Garantizar la seguridad de todo el personal a lo largo del proceso productivo.

• Eficiencia del proceso: Mantener el rendimiento productivo en los niveles definidos y buscar continuamente mejoras para alcanzar mayor eficiencia.

• Liderazgo: Liderar con el ejemplo, manteniendo una relación cercana con el equipo de operarios para comprender sus necesidades y apoyar su desarrollo.

• Operación y manejo de equipos: Operar, supervisar y asegurar el uso correcto de los equipos de producción, incluyendo mezcladores, encapsuladoras, prensas de tabletas, llenadoras y líneas de envasado propias de la manufactura de suplementos dietéticos.

• Registros de lote y trazabilidad: Asegurar la documentación precisa y completa de los registros de lote de producción, garantizando la trazabilidad total de materiales, procesos y productos terminados, en cumplimiento con las BPM y requisitos regulatorios.

• REQUISITOS DEL CARGO

• Formación académica Técnico o tecnólogo en Tecnología de Alimentos, Producción Industrial, Química o área afín. Se puede considerar experiencia equivalente en manufactura o producción de alimentos.

• Experiencia 2 a 3 años de experiencia en producción u operaciones en entornos de manufactura de suplementos dietéticos, farmacéuticos o alimentos. Se valora conocimiento práctico en operaciones de equipos de tabletas, cápsulas y/o envasado. Se alienta a postular a candidatos con potencial de crecimiento demostrado y fuerte ética de trabajo.

• Conocimientos técnicos

• Manejo intermedio de Microsoft Office.

• Experiencia con sistemas ERP (SAP o similares).

• Conocimiento de BPM, inocuidad alimentaria y estándares de procesos productivos.

• Conocimiento práctico de equipos de manufactura de suplementos, incluyendo mezcladores, encapsuladoras, prensas de tabletas, llenadoras y líneas de envasado. Capacidad para realizar configuración básica, ajustes en proceso y resolución de problemas de primer nivel.

• Experiencia en la elaboración y gestión de registros de lote de producción conforme a requisitos de BPM.

• Idiomas Se prefiere capacidad de comunicación efectiva en español e inglés, tanto escrita como oral.

• MODALIDAD DE TRABAJO

• Presencial: Planta de manufactura.

• Jornada completa, con flexibilidad de turno según necesidad.