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Nature's Way

Manufactures herbal supplements, vitamins, probiotics

Operations Supervisor

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreen Bay, WI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A two-year degree in Operations Management and five to seven years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Intermediate-level understanding of continuous improvement processes.
  • Working knowledge of the financial aspects of the business and project management.
  • Basic understanding of equipment and processes.
  • Working knowledge of material and component receipt, inspection, sampling, storage, and handling.
  • Ability to verify material and component specifications against work orders.
  • Ability to support inventory control.
  • Ability to perform equipment and production-line cleaning, setup, and clearance; conduct in-process inspections; and verify finished products.
  • Ability to complete administrative duties accurately and efficiently, and use written communication to clarify company policies and management expectations.
  • Ability to assure that facility, equipment, and personnel operate safely.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, supervise, and ensure accountability for second-shift Packaging Department activities, including personnel, facilities, equipment, budgets, capital expenditures, safety, scheduling, capacity utilization, training, operating procedures, process and cleaning validations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee the training program and ensure proper execution of Standard Operator Procedures.
  • Support team members in identifying and solving problems and guide them toward self-direction in daily work.
  • Develop and track associate performance against department key performance indicators, appraise performance, and hold individuals accountable for expectations.
  • Set annual SMART goals to improve department performance over the long term.
  • Recruit, train, and develop associates to achieve individual and team goals.
  • Use staff and resources efficiently to utilize corporate assets.
  • Ensure documentation and processes are accurate and comply with Quality System procedures.
  • Promote safety awareness and education; report incidents, injuries, and hazards; investigate accidents; and implement controls to eliminate workplace hazards.
  • Coordinate, direct, execute, and improve business processes with other departments.
  • Manage capacity constraints and situations over one-, three-, six-, and twelve-month periods, and provide input on the direction needed to meet company goals.
  • Lead or support capital expenditure projects to meet company needs.
  • Manage operational financial goals by determining machine run rates, changeover rates, downtime, and staffing.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement projects using lean principles to improve cost of goods sold and business processes.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop internal candidates to become future leaders.
  • Maintain organizational and leadership controls, including attendance, disciplinary, employee recognition, orientation, quality awareness, and job-training documentation systems; plant safety and security; and internal quality and current good manufacturing practice audit programs.
  • Report unsatisfactory cleaning and sanitation procedure, agent, or equipment performance to the Quality Assurance and Validation Manager, and ensure housekeeping staff complete required work according to applicable procedures.
  • Control quality assurance and product specifications; execute and document validations and change control; monitor pest control and report discrepancies to Quality Assurance; execute, monitor, and improve equipment qualification; conduct non-conformance investigations and corrective and preventive action reporting; and maintain document control and batch record accuracy.
  • Manage facility security and evacuation, hazardous spill control, first aid policy, facility maintenance, and housekeeping; regularly inspect cleanliness, condition, and current good manufacturing practices.
  • Prevent equipment abuse, maintain equipment identification and production maintenance logbooks, and manage the maintenance work order program.
  • Verify material, component, and label requirements; manage storage, handling, and inspection; and support inventory control.
  • Manage finished product verification, storage, handling, inspection, release for distribution, and customer delivery performance.
  • Ensure manufactured and packaged products meet current good manufacturing practices and departmental procedures; collaborate with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, TMT, and Product Development to determine product specifications.
  • Implement and monitor daily departmental procedures, forms, manufacturing records, and validation documents.
  • Oversee production schedules to meet targets and deliver products on time; coordinate with Inventory, Purchasing, Planning, Maintenance, TMT, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and Product Development to use machine capacity and prevent backorders.
  • Manage production equipment and facility capacity and utilization.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipment and disciplines comply with good manufacturing practices, FDA, and OSHA requirements, and ensure operators are properly trained.
  • Manage departmental personnel through hiring, training, coaching, development plans, performance reviews, and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Review and approve deviations, manufacturing records, and standard operating procedures.
  • Assist in managing departmental budgets.
  • Lead second-shift Packaging Department staff and direct, coordinate, and evaluate the units. Interview, hire, and train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and APICS certifications or experience are desired.

About the Company

Nature's Way

Manufactures herbal supplements, vitamins, probiotics

Nature’s Way produces dietary supplements and vitamins, offering a broad range of products such as whole herbs, standardized extracts, vitamins and minerals, and homeopathic remedies. Its brands—including Alive! multi-vitamins, Fortify probiotics, Umcka Cold Care, and Sambucus—are manufactured with science-based formulas and top-quality ingredients, following Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure quality and efficacy. The products are designed to support health and wellness and are distributed through grocery, drug, mass, health food stores, and online channels. What sets Nature’s Way apart is its long-standing, trusted brand presence, commitment to quality, and a mission-driven focus on helping people trust the leaf. The company aims to help consumers improve health with reliable, evidence-based supplements and to grow its brands across multiple retail and eCommerce channels.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Green Bay, WI
Founded
1969

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