Production Supervisor

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch (www.drsquatch.com), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Squatch is a hypergrowth personal care brand making waves across the country and beyond! Our state-of-the-art GMP facility in Brea, CA, is looking to add a talented Production Supervisor responsible for leading 1st shift production duties on the manufacturing floor. This role reports to the Production Manager and supports all production associates in the assigned area.

This is a full-time role with company benefits based in Brea, CA.

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $70,000 to $85,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Work with the Production Manager to monitor staffing needs, schedule shifts and ensure optimal team/role assignments each day
• Work with leaders in other shifts and parts of the factory to develop each other's area
• Creates and issues disciplinary actions if/as needed
• Operate material handling and safety equipment, including forklifts, manual pallet trucks, motorized hand/lift trucks for drums, totes and pallets
• Oversee associates and promote safe and efficient production in all areas
• Effectively anticipate the needs of each department and make adjustments to meet daily
• Measure and verify all specifications are met throughout the process of production
• Follow basic 5S and cleanliness practices
• Use PC/tablet to input daily production data into database and monitor data
• Hold daily huddle meetings with teams directing activity
• Monitor/ improve KPI's and yield loss metrics and make informed decisions for
• Participate in root cause analysis and deliver on action items assigned
• Design, implement and revise new systems to increase production/efficiency
• Lead by example to build and manage a safe and productive team
• Perform annual and periodic review of the performance of direct reports
• Motivate, train, coach and develop new employees Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Continually required to stand
• Continually required to walk
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
• Continually exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts
• Continually work in high, precarious places
• Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
• Continually loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
• Additional remarks regarding work environment - Occasional exposure to skin irritants and flammable materials.
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used - PPE usage is required at all times while on duty.

About You:

• Able to embody Dr. Squatch’s values - Bold & Innovative, Play to Win, Team Squatch
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Learner who can solve problems and lead others on the production floor
• Demonstrated ability to learn on the job and quickly solve problems
• Someone who has high standards takes ownership and is invested in the outcome and drive the production of our soap-cutting team
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience leading/supervising a production team
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in Soap, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Food & Beverage or similar Consumer Packaged Goods industry required
• 3+ years of experience operating handling equipment (manual and electric pallet jack, simultaneously, and operate