Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift / Manufacturing

Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Manufacturing Department
3rd Shift Opening Only: Sunday through Thursday, 10:00pm to 6:00am
 

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way.

Inside our minds, inside our hearts, inside our business, inside our bottles.

Our reason for being, the purpose that inspires our work every day, is quite simple: Help people live healthy lives.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. That means something important to the world, and it means the world to us.

People TRUST

• Our products to be the gold standard
• Our words to be true
• Our claims to be honest,
• Our actions to have integrity.

Together we work with an awareness of how even small actions affect others, an attitude of kindness and concern for each other, and a drive for action that helps people live healthy lives.

It’s the best way. The right way. The only way. Nature’s Way.
Be a part of helping people live healthy lives!

 

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the direction, supervision, and accountability of Manufacturing and Packaging Department activities including personnel, facilities, equipment, budgets, capital expenditures, safety, scheduling, capacity utilization, training, operating procedures, process and cleaning validations, compliance with state and federal requirements (FDA, OSHA, DEA, state agencies, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Makes logical, well-informed, and thought-out decisions that support organizational objectives. Has the ability to make decisive, effective decisions even when data and details are limited.
• Oversees a comprehensive training program and ensures proper execution of Standard Operator Procedures (SOPs)
• Supports team members in identifying and solving problems and guides them toward self-direction in daily work
• Develops and tracks associate performance against established department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), appraising and holding individuals accountable for performance expectations.
• Set SMART goals annually to strategically improve department performance over the long term.
• Recruits, trains, and develops associates to realize individual and team goals
• Effectively use staff and resources to efficiently utilize corporate assets.
• Ensures that all documentation and processes are handled accurately and according to Quality System procedures
• Champions safety awareness and education, reporting of incidents, injuries and work hazards, and investigation of accidents and implements controls to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Interface with all necessary departments within the organization to coordinate, direct, execute, and improve business processes.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Manage one, three, six, and twelve month capacity constraints and situations.  Provide input on the direction needed to meet company goals.
• Lead or support ongoing and new Capital Expenditure projects to meet company needs.
• Manage Operations financial goals by determining machine run rates, changeover rates, downtime, and staffing.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement Projects using lean principles to improve COGS and business processes.
• Coach, mentor, and develop internal candidates to be future leaders.
• Able to focus on desired outcomes, and the means by which they are achieved by meeting and or exceeding standards based on past performance, goals, and objectives, as well as the performance and/or achievements of others.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
General Controls

• Organizational and Leadership Responsibilities
• Document Control Systems (Attendance, Disciplinary, Employee Rec