Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Safecor Health; Rockford, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Safecor Health in Rockford, IL is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations on the floor. You will coach technicians, manage staffing, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across the production line.

This role emphasizes problem solving, continuous improvement, and strong documentation practices in a regulated environment. Join a team focused on patient safety and scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP, ISO, or a regulated production environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Technicians and team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, work assignments, training, and employee performance to support operational objectives.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and employee relations activities, including performance management and corrective actions.
• Review production documentation and batch records for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Maintain active floor presence to troubleshoot issues and drive operational efficiencies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support site initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions and documentations while training staff on system processes.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rockford IL - Rockford, IL 61103

Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year

Lead a Team. Drive Excellence. Make an Impact.

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy developing people, improving processes, and driving operational success? If so, we invite you to join Safecor Health—a growing industry leader dedicated to improving patient safety and supporting healthcare systems nationwide.

At Safecor Health, we are transforming the way medications reach patients through innovative pharmaceutical unit-dose packaging solutions. Every day, our work helps hospitals, health systems, and long-term care facilities deliver safer, more efficient care. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for leaders who are passionate about making a difference and helping build the future of our operations.

Our success is built on three core values:

• Care – We care deeply about our employees, customers, and the patients we ultimately serve.
• Commitment – We do what's right, follow through on our promises, and hold ourselves accountable.
• Excellence – We continuously strive to improve, innovate, and deliver exceptional results.

Why Join Safecor Health?

• Join a rapidly growing healthcare manufacturing company with a meaningful mission
• Lead a talented team in a highly regulated, quality-driven environment
• Make a direct impact on operational performance, employee development, and patient safety
• Be part of continuous improvement initiatives that shape the future of our organization
• Work alongside collaborative leaders who value innovation, accountability, and teamwork
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career advancement as we continue to expand

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor is a key leader responsible for overseeing daily production operations, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring operational excellence across the manufacturing floor. This role combines people leadership, process improvement, and production management to drive safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance.

This is not a desk-only management position. We're looking for a visible, hands-on leader who enjoys being on the production floor, coaching employees, solving problems in real time, and helping teams achieve their full potential.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence operations, improve processes, develop future leaders, and contribute directly to the success of a growing organization committed to excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Technicians and team members to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient production environment while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, work assignments, training, and employee performance to support operational objectives.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, and employee relations activities, including performance management and corrective action when necessary.
• Review production documentation and batch records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Maintain an active floor presence to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support site initiatives, process improvements, and business growth objectives.
• Ensure accurate ERP transactions and documentation while supporting employee training on system processes.
• Monitor departmental performance metrics, budgets, and resources to achieve operational goals.
• Serve as a resource for production processes, equipment, serialization, and aggregation activities.
• Communicate effectively across shifts and departments to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful execution of priorities.

QualificationsQualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP, ISO, or a regulated production environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems in a regulated environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and other physical activities.
• Comfortable working in a production, warehouse, and office environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely around manufacturing equipment.