Weekend Shift Production Lead (Assistant Supervisor)

Aapstaff; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for the Weekend Shift to support daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced facility. The role emphasizes leading production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinating with the Production Supervisor on daily goals.

The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing or leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to train staff on GMPs and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, production, or leadership experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Lead, Team Lead, Assistant Supervisor, or similar role is a plus.
• Experience in toiletry, personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, or similar manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP/CGMP, safety, sanitation, and quality procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor with daily production operations.
• Help assign employees to production lines and work areas.
• Monitor employees and production lines to ensure work is completed correctly and efficiently.
• Support the Production Supervisor in meeting daily production goals and schedules.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to production employees.
• Help train new employees on job duties, safety procedures, GMPs, and company expectations.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, and performance.
• Ensure employees follow GMP, safety, sanitation, quality, and PPE requirements.
• Monitor production lines for quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Identify production issues and report them to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with resolving production problems and preventing downtime.
• Work with Quality Control to address product or quality concerns.
• Help ensure materials, components, and supplies are available for production.
• Review production paperwork and documentation for accuracy.
• Assist with maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production area.
• Communicate staffing, production, quality, and safety concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Help enforce company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Step in and provide leadership when the Production Supervisor is unavailable.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Production operations

GMP/CGMP

Quality control

Safety and sanitation

Employee training

Production documentation

Problem-solving

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Job description

Aapstaff is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for the Weekend Shift to support daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced facility. The role emphasizes leading production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, and coordinating with the Production Supervisor on daily goals.

The ideal candidate will have prior manufacturing or leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to train staff on GMPs and safety procedures.