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Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Production Lead - Packaging

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Oct 14

Full-timeSummerville, SC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Experience in manufacturing, production, or another fast-paced operational environment is required.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to work hands-on while leading by example is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day production activities to safely achieve quality, productivity, and schedule goals.
Support operators throughout the shift by providing direction, answering questions, and removing production obstacles.
Help manage staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow to keep production running efficiently.
Lead shift transitions to ensure smooth handoffs and uninterrupted production.
Train and mentor Production Operators on equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
Reinforce quality, safety, and operational expectations through daily coaching.
Partner with Supervisors to provide feedback and support employee development.
Ensure all production activities comply with current good manufacturing practices, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
Monitor production areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and inspection readiness.
Help identify, investigate, and resolve quality or process issues.
Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Escalate equipment concerns and production issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
Help maintain production output while ensuring product quality is never compromised.
Oversee packaging of finished products, ensuring supplements are accurately labeled, sealed, inspected, and prepared for distribution while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and on-time production.

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring others is preferred.
Working knowledge of current good manufacturing practices, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

At Thorne, Production Leads are the frontline leaders who keep our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This role combines hands-on production expertise with leadership responsibilities, serving as the day-to-day resource for Production Operators while partnering closely with Supervisors to achieve quality, safety, and production goals.

As a Production Lead, you'll coach team members, coordinate daily production activities, troubleshoot operational challenges, and help create an environment where people and performance thrive. This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals looking to grow into future leadership positions.

Weekend Schedule- 12 Hour Shifts

Week 1: Friday – Sunday
Week 2: Thursday – Sunday

Packaging is Night shift, 5pm - 5am

Production Department

Packaging
Oversees the packaging of finished products, ensuring supplements are accurately labeled, sealed, inspected, and prepared for distribution. Drives efficiency while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance, and on-time production.

Coordinate day-to-day production activities to safely achieve quality, productivity, and schedule goals.
Support operators throughout the shift by providing direction, answering questions, and removing production obstacles.
Help manage staffing, materials, equipment, and workflow to keep production running efficiently.
Lead shift transitions to ensure smooth handoffs and uninterrupted production.
Train and mentor Production Operators on equipment, processes, SOPs, and best practices.
Support onboarding and skill development for new team members.
Reinforce quality, safety, and operational expectations through daily coaching.
Partner with Supervisors to provide feedback and support employee development.
Ensure all production activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
Review and complete production documentation accurately and on time.
Monitor production areas to ensure cleanliness, organization, and inspection readiness.
Help identify, investigate, and resolve quality or process issues.
Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
Escalate equipment concerns and production issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste.
Help maintain production output while ensuring product quality is never compromised.

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience in manufacturing, production, or another fast-paced operational environment.
Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring others preferred.
Working knowledge of cGMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working hands-on while leading by example.

About the Company

Thorne

Purity-focused nutritional supplements with scientific rigor

Thorne is a health and wellness company that makes nutritional supplements. It focuses on purity and scientific backing, testing its products to ensure quality and efficacy for consumers. Its products work by delivering carefully studied nutrients and other ingredients in supplements that people take to support their health. Thorne differentiates itself from competitors through a long history dating back to 1984, a strong emphasis on quality and scientific integrity, and rigorous quality controls. In 2023 the company was acquired by L Catterton, moved off public markets, and continues to pursue growth by expanding research and development. The overall goal is to provide reliable, high-quality supplements that people can trust to support their health and well-being.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1984

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