PRODUCTION LEAD- Packaging 2nd Shift

At Thorne we make products that matter - ones that make people's lives better. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. As a self-motivated Production Lead you’ll be joining a team of more than 650 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions.

A day in the life of a Production Lead at Thorne requires:  

• Becoming knowledgeable of the applicable provisions of the Production Department’s Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and follows them. Employee remains knowledgeable on an ongoing and timely basis as changes in the SOPs and GMPs occur.
• Ensuring production equipment and work areas are cGMP compliant.
• Being responsible for the completions and accuracy of all controlled production documents, including MDR, MMR, MOM log etc. before submitting them to the next section or department.
• Being capable of training production operators in their job duties and assuming the responsibility of trainer for their section.
• Responsible for managing the shift activities of one or more areas of the production departments, including personnel, materials, schedules, quality, and production goals.
• Ensuring all necessary components and resources are available to meet production requirements in compliance with established quality standards and goals.
• Demonstrating the ability to provide ongoing written and oral direction and clarity to production operators.
• Ensuring all operators are trained in SOP’s and that they are properly followed.
• Keeping Operations Leadership updated daily on personnel, production goals, quality, and equipment.
• Responsible for timely completion of new employee training and training documentation in area assigned.
• Assisting in the timely completion of performance appraisals for department personnel.
• Leads and supervises in the quick set up of all phases of assigned area for smooth operation and maximum output.
• Notifying the Operations Leadership of any problems that affect output.
• Having sufficient knowledge of the area and equipment being operated to create/review procedures, make machine adjustments, without supervision, in accordance with cGMP and Thorne guidelines.
• Maintaining a standard output for each product being processed and continuously improves speed and performance.
• Immediately notifying Operations Leadership of any machine problems or anomalies outside of normal operations that effect output and the well-being of the equipment or the quality of the product.
• Completes problem discoveries and assists with investigations.
• At shift change, efficiently coordinating with the previous and next shifts by continuing to operate equipment while achieving consistent results and without a loss of productivity.

What You Need: 

• High school diploma
• Math Ability: Employee has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measurement used in the Production Department, using whole numbers and decimals (for example, converting grams to kilograms).
• Prior manufacturing experience 

What We Offer:

At Thorne, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for you and your eligible family members, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• A safe and clean work environment

A little bit more about us. 

We are committed to providing personalized health solutions, cutting-edge home health test technology, and superior supplements. To do that, Thorne owns every step of its business, from R&D to product delivery and customer service. Currently, we are:

• The only company with exclusive partnerships with the Mayo Clinic and U.S. Olympic teams.
• The #1 prescribed practitioner brand to 30 to 40-year-olds.
• The #2 most dispensed supplement brand.
• The fastest growing supplement company with sales on Amazon; the #1 practitioner brand; with an average ranking of 4.42 of 5 stars.

**This is a Non-Exempt (hourly) position**

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others consider becoming part of the Thorne team. 

Must be able to safely work with ingredients and products that are derived from possibly allergenic sources including, but not limited to, nuts, soy, dairy, fish, and shellfish.

THORNE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thorne values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.