Department: Operations

Reports To: Production Manager

Shift: Third Shift (Overnight)

Position Summary

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and supervising overnight packaging operations in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role oversees up to 50 production employees and ensures that production/packaging operations meet safety, quality, delivery, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

- Direct and manage nightly packaging operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are achieved.

- Monitor and optimize line performance, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.

- Coordinate with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth production flow.

- Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions in real time.

People Leadership

- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of up to 50 direct reports including operators and leads.

- Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production goals.

- Address employee performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions.

- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Quality & Compliance

- Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements (FDA, cGMP).

- Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure batch documentation accuracy.

- Investigate deviations and implement CAPA.

Safety & Environmental

- Enforce safety policies and procedures.

- Lead incident investigations and corrective actions.

- Conduct safety observations and training.

Continuous Improvement

- Identify and implement process improvements.

- Utilize Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Administrative Duties

- Maintain production records and reports.

- Manage timekeeping and scheduling.

- Track KPIs such as throughput, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience: 3–5+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Knowledge of GMP and pharmaceutical packaging processes.

- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

- Effective communication and organizational abilities.