Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Glanbia  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our team on their designated shift (days). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for motivating and guiding teams to success, we want to hear from you!

This permanent, full-time position will report to the Assistant Production Manager and is fully onsite. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:   

• Lead and supervise shift operations to meet production requirements.
• Ensure the quality and productivity of the shift.
• Follow and enforce production schedules, company policies, SOPs, FDA regulations, and cGMPs.
• Oversee the successful startup of first batches and ensure smooth shift changes.
• Audit equipment cleaning, use log books, and completed batch records.
• Recommend changes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Complete work orders, accident forms, and perform accident investigations.
• Share productivity improvement ideas with management.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating employees.
• Delegate work assignments and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Foster professional and productive communication with all shifts and departments.

 The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities you will bring to the team

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Operations Management, Engineering, etc.).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years as a successful supervisor in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Skills:
  • General knowledge of the food manufacturing process.
  • Basic math skills, including percent yields.
  • Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Continuous mental and visual attention.
• May require operating a forklift.

Work Environment:

• Assembly facility with airborne particles.
• Use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, uniforms, hair nets, gloves, dust masks, etc.).

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in West Haven, CT and is fully onsite. Your recruiter will have shift details. 

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.  Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Connecticut. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.  The annual salary for Connecticut based employees for this role is $65,000 - $75,000. 

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.