What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager (Nutraceuticals) position at Gummi World?
Gummi World is seeking an experienced and proactive Production Manager to lead our dynamic production operations. This hands-on role involves managing daily manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth workflow, and delivering exceptional bottom-line results.
Key Responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and direct daily production activities across all shifts, ensuring efficiency and quality
- Assign tasks through supervisors and monitor department workflows to meet operational goals
- Manage encapsulation, counting, and inspection processes to maintain high-quality standards
- Provide clear work instructions, resolve operational challenges, and develop schedules to meet production targets
- Adapt production schedules as needed to accommodate shifting priorities and demands
- Plan and optimize equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workforce utilization
- Coordinate with other departments to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Prepare detailed reports on production activities for executive management
- Ensure seamless movement of materials, parts, and assemblies within the production pipeline
- Implement continuous improvement practices to optimize production yields and efficiency
- Troubleshoot operational issues, develop solutions, and update workflows as necessary
- Conduct annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Ensure compliance with company policies, cGMPs, SOPs, and safety protocols
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning within the department
- Collaborate with the executive team on strategic initiatives and operational improvements
- Minimum of 8 years in manufacturing management within Medical, Food, Pharmaceutical, Dietary, or related industries
- Extensive understanding of FDA and other regulatory agencies and compliance
- Proven experience leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and implement improvements
- Skilled in identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality and safety
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes and business operations
- Ability to challenge the status quo and drive positive change
- Open to learning, adaptable to change, and receptive to constructive feedback
- Comfortable working with diverse teams across cultures
- Committed to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Supply Chain or Business Management and/or equivalent work experience in manufacturing for at least 6 years
- Manufacturing management 8 years
- FDA and other regulatory type compliance agencies 8 years
- Nutraceuticals/supplements manufacturing 5 years and/or similar industry
- Supply chain management 4 years
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in using manufacturing software, NetSuite and MS Office Suite
- Three quarters of work time must be spent on the floor in production
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
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