Shift Supervisor - 24/7 Glass Pharma Manufacturing

NIPRO PHARMAPACKAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Incentive Plan

Supervisory Incentive Pay

401(k)

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Job summary

Nipro is seeking a shift supervisor to lead a unionized production team at a 24/7 pharmaceutical glass tubing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating across shifts and directing scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews.

You will partner with Production and Quality to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and uphold company standards, including ISO compliance and OPEX initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with union workforce management is preferred.
• Experience in glass manufacturing or similar industrial setting is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet safety and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of production workforce to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Promotes teamwork, communication, and accountability.
• Coordinates hand-offs across shifts to ensure operational continuity.
• Collaborates with Production and Quality teams to prioritize goals and resolve issues.
• Maintains payroll records and time/attendance using HRIS.
• Conducts performance evaluations and supports cross-training.
• Addresses safety incidents and equipment breakdowns.
• Ensures compliance with safety, ISO, and company standards.
• Leads Kaizen events and drives continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or some college coursework preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nipro is seeking a shift supervisor to lead a unionized production team at a 24/7 pharmaceutical glass tubing facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating across shifts and directing scheduling, payroll, and performance reviews.

You will partner with Production and Quality to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and uphold company standards, including ISO compliance and OPEX initiatives.