Supervisor, Production

12/2025

1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick NJ 

Supervisor, Production 

Standard Manufacturing

Manager, Production

Non-Exempt

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safety of the production employees, quality of the products,  and effective use of all people, time and material in meeting assigned production schedules. Safety, sanitation, housekeeping, GMP standards, problem solving ability as well as good employee relations are considered key elements to success. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing all production activities of those employees on the floor. They will need to coordinate and partner with other departments to maintain schedules and effect necessary changes and revisions. 

• Ensures production operations are properly controlled, and regulatory compliance requirements are met by ensuring the accuracy of batch documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and critical documentation templates.  Also, that equipment is in good repair and current calibration, training is current, and high standards of housekeeping are maintained in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures operation of equipment by coordinating, preventative maintenance, repairs; and evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Evaluates/solves production problems by reviewing the area of concern, developing potential solutions, technically evaluating, or testing the solutions, and preparing recommendations for management.
• Maintains a work environment which fosters teamwork and supports the company’s efforts to continuously improve processes.
• Prepares production reports and variance explanations, and accurately complies and files, Inventories and order production supplies
• Interacts with multiple functions and shifts within the 24/7 operation
• Works closely with maintenance establishing preventative maintenance practices

• Participates in any investigation for a deviation involving a batch record.
• Maintains proper gowning and hygiene to ensure integrity of the product as per cGMP’s and company policies.
• Follows batch records, SOP’s, and cGMP guidelines to ensure product specifications and tolerances are met.
• Ensures full compliance with Company policies, procedures, GMP’s, Ethical Business Practice, and SOPs at all times. 
• Ensures documentation such as operation logs, batch records, etc. are fully completed, signed and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that product meets applicable quality standards. This includes inspection for quality during operation and performing all required sampling and testing.

• Provides clear direction & expectations for direct reports and assures that tasks & responsibilities are clear
• Sets goals and objectives in alignment with the organization for self and direct reports: Creates action plans, sets milestones, and delivers progress reports and developmental plans for team members.
• Develops employees that contribute to the daily success of the line and can be successful in the supervisor’s absence
• Maintains open lines of communication with employees, peers, and management
• Assuming responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of Production functions
• Learns and understands specific manufacturing operations sufficiently and is able to provide support in other areas as needed
• Evaluates performance of employees and creating corrective action plans where appropriate
• Assists with personnel decisions including hiring, terminations, attendance management, wage decisions, transfers and promotions. 

• Identifies strengths and weaknesses of all associates on their team to ensure optimal performance; knows which employees they can assign additional tasks to, and which need closer scrutiny

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Benefits And Compensation: Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of USPL. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan. Employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, sick time, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 10 days of vacation the first year, which grows to 12 days starting the second year of employment.

I have read and understand the job requirements, responsibilities, and expectations set forth in the job description provided for my position. I attest that I can perform the essential job functions as outlined with or without any reasonable accommodation.