Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor — Afternoon Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Why This Role The Production Supervisor leads daily operations in an assigned manufacturing area within a 24/7 environment, directing a team of approximately 20 hourly employees. It's a hands-on leadership role with clear ownership of safety, quality, output, and cost in your area.

What You Bring Experience

5+ years in manufacturing

2+ years directly supervising hourly teams

Dietary supplement or regulated manufacturing experience is a strong plus

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate's degree in a technical or management field with supervisory experience also considered

High school diploma may be accepted with additional relevant experience

Skills

Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver against production goals

Strong working knowledge of GMPs, EHS regulations, and safety best practices

Solid grasp of budgeting, cost control, and production economics

Track record of leading continuous improvement — Lean, Six Sigma, or similar a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication

The judgment to hold people accountable while keeping the team engaged

Key Responsibilities Lead Production Operations: Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet throughput, capacity, and scheduling targets in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Supervise and Optimize the Workforce: Assign tasks, monitor performance, and adjust resources so production deadlines are met on time and to specification.

Manage Operational Adjustments: Revise production plans in response to changes in shipment schedules, inventory levels, and production requirements.

Ensure Safety and Quality Compliance: Foster a culture of safety, ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, and partner with the Quality Department to confirm products meet standards.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to reduce waste, optimize efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Oversee Staffing and Scheduling: Manage staffing levels, shift scheduling, and overtime distribution to ensure adequate coverage for production needs.

Collaborate with Maintenance: Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance with the Maintenance Department to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.

Manage Budget and Costs: Monitor departmental spending for compliance with budget targets, and investigate and reconcile monthly production cost variances.

Develop the Team: Train, mentor, and develop production staff; set clear performance expectations and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire

Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts

401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution

Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days

Company provided Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program

Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.   Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.