Production Team Lead- Packaging (Swing Shift)

NSP; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Sunshine is seeking a swing-shift packaging supervisor in Utah to lead the team on quality, safety, and maintenance across all packaging lines. You will drive continuous improvement, coordinate weekly schedules, and ensure GMP/SOP adherence while fostering a positive work environment.

The role requires strong leadership, root-cause analysis skills, and effective communication to align with company initiatives and production goals.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing packaging environments.
• Expert in SOPs and GMPs.
• Able to drive quality and safety as priorities.
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and waste reduction.
• Capable of coordinating weekly production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, communicates and leads department priorities.
• Ensures GMP and SOP compliance by the team.
• Maintains safety and quality focus across shifts.
• Oversees PPE usage and safety practices.
• Motivates and unites the team across shifts.
• Drills to root cause with QA and processes improvements.
• Maintains accurate documentation and reporting.
• Operates material handling equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Quality

Safety

Conflict resolution

Communication

Continuous improvement

Team motivation

Documentation

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Swing Shift Schedule: Monday thru Thursday 3:00pm-1:30am with Friday Overtime as needed

Provide effective leadership for packaging areas regarding technical, quality and safety expertise. Expectation is to work side by side with team on shop floor. Is responsible for Quality, Safety, and Maintenance of all swing shift production. Has skill set to lead the team in all aspects of Cost and Customer Service. Has the ability to resolve conflict in a timely and positive manner. Leads team huddles to discuss production goals and company initiatives. Proactively works to apply continuous improvement attitude.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, communicates and leads out in priorities of department and company
• Ensures team follows all GMP and SOP guidelines
• Creates and atmosphere that Safety and Quality are always priority
• Ensures proper PPE is available and followed
• Motivates and leads the team. Creates team unity among all shifts
• Expert in quality and technical aspects of all packaging lines
• Has the skill to drill to root cause of issues and coordinates concerns with Quality Assurance
• Works as a team to maintain a positive work environment
• Expert knowledge of computer processes and all applicable technical aspects
• Completes accurately all applicable documentation
• Operates material handling equipment
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Manufacturing Leadership and Process Experience
• Familiarity with products and manufacturing procedures in Material Prep, Processing and Packaging
• Knowledge of Batch Record narratives and proper procedures
• Expert in SOPs and GMPs
• Skill in leading a team
• Effective communication and motivational abilities
• Skilled in reduction of waste and root cause analysis
• General computer and math skills
• Leads and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Must be able to positively influence coworkers, peers, and management
• Ability to coordinate with all areas to allow weekly production schedules to be met
• Communication is a key ability both verbal and written
• Must be a self motivated employee with the ability to lead a team
• Must be willing to work overtime to complete projects that cannot be left unfinished
• The position requires flexibility to run and lead all packaging lines

Nature's Sunshine is dedicated to being a Force of Nature that champions social and environmental wellness. We are focused on building a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to become the natural supplement company of the future. By celebrating the individuality and unique perspectives of our workforce, we empower our employees to share the healing power of nature with more people around the world. And through our commitment to sustainable processes, renewable energy usage and waste reduction initiatives, we're devoted to preserving nature and its power for future generations.

We believe we are stronger together, and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging ensures that every employee is treated with fairness and respect. Because doing what's right-in the right way-is how we succeed as a company and a society.