Production Supervisor - Second Shift

PowerToFly; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science in Sudbury, MA, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee batch production records, supervise line staff, and back up the Sr. Production Manager in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of supervisory experience, strong quality and safety focus, bilingual English and Vietnamese, excellent organization, and flexibility to work a 4x10 shift including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years previous production supervisory experience.
• High school diploma required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment and GMP familiarity is desirable.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manage completion of batch production records
• Supervise production line employees, ensuring assigned tasks and positions are being executed
• Leads structured problem solving through GSTD methodologies by identifying abnormalities, investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develops, implements, and coaches team on operational standards, standard work, and SOPs; verifies adherence through floor observations
• Alerts management of equipment or material issues
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by directing personnel on controls, equipment, and resources, ensuring policy compliance
• Resolves personnel problems by data analysis, investigation, and solution recommendation
• Contributes to SOP development and ensures training on SOPs
• Ensures manufacturing and packaging comply with food safety, GMP, HACCP, NSF, SQF requirements
• Trains team in GMP processes and procedures
• Contributes to team effort by achieving related results
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Production supervision

Quality & safety

Warehousing basics

Organization

Communication

Physical stamina

Bilingual English/Vietnamese

Overtime readiness

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Job description

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility in this role is to manufacture products by supervising staff; organizing and monitoring workflow. A background in a food/dietary supplement industry a plus. Ability to work in a strong team-based environment is essential. The production supervisor operates out of the manufacturer in Sudbury, MA and reports to the Sr. Production Manager. This position fills in as a back-up in the absence of the Sr. Production Manager.

WORK SCHEDULE: 4x10 shift: Wednesday-Saturday, 2:30 PM-1:00 AM.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and manage completion of batch production records
• Supervise production line employees, ensuring assigned tasks and positions are being executed
• Leads structured problem solving through Go See Think Do (GSTD) methodologies by identifying abnormalities, investigating root causes at the source, developing corrective actions, and ensuring sustainable resolution of operational, quality, safety, and people-related issues
• Develops, implements, and coaches team members on operational standards, standard work, and SOPs; verifies adherence through routine floor observation, feedback, and capability development to ensure consistent safety, quality, and production performance
• Alerts management of issues with equipment or materials
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
• Contributes to SOP development and ensures team members are trained in and following SOP's.
• Ensuring the manufacturing and packaging operations and production employees comply with food safety, quality, and cGMP requirements under HACCP, NSF and SQF programs
• Trained in and ensures the team is following GMP processes and procedures.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Problem Solving

• Timely closure of GSTD action plans.
• Reduction of recurring operational losses. (US reduction)
• Effective root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation. (Standards Developed and Coached)

Standards & Capability Building

• Creation and maintenance of line standards and standard work.
• Operator qualification and cross-training progress.
• Sustained compliance to SOPs, GMPs, and shop-floor standards.
• Coaching effectiveness observed during floor audits and DOR routines.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, Associates degree preferred

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 1-3 years previous production supervisory experience
• Ability to maintain quality and safety control standards
• Basic understanding of warehousing and concepts
• Highly organized, able to multi-task, and follow direction set by the manager
• Good communication skills and comfortable working will all team members
• Ability to lift 15-20 lb. boxes repeatedly
• Able to stand for extended amounts of time
• Must have prior experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include some weekends
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be fluent and bilingual in both English and Vietnamese languages.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

The approximate pay range for this position is $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 base salary. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestlé Careers

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