Production Supervisor Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Finding a Production Supervisor with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, strong team leadership skills, and knowledge of regulated production environments can be challenging.
- Pharmaceutical production requires consistent execution of procedures, accurate documentation, strong safety practices, and adherence to quality standards. Therefore, supervisors need both hands-on manufacturing knowledge and the ability to lead production teams effectively.
- Production delays, quality issues, and staffing challenges can directly affect manufacturing schedules and operational performance. Experienced production supervisors are essential for maintaining reliable and efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Production Supervisors with pharmaceutical manufacturing experience across production operations, team leadership, GMP practices, safety, scheduling, process compliance, and performance management. In addition, we focus on candidates who can collaborate effectively with quality assurance, quality control, engineering, maintenance, warehouse, and supply chain teams.
About the Production Supervisor Role
Role Highlights
3-8+ Years
Production Operations & Team Leadership
Scheduling, GMP, Safety & Production
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Permanent
Manufacturing Processes & Production Procedures
Production Team Leadership
Productivity, Quality & Schedule Performance
Production & Operations Leadership
Production Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
Safety, Quality, Productivity & Delivery
What does a Production Supervisor Do?
Lead Production Teams
The Production Supervisor directs production employees, assigns daily responsibilities, coordinates shifts, and supports effective workforce performance.
Coordinate Manufacturing Operations
Oversees daily production activities to ensure manufacturing schedules, procedures, and operational priorities are followed.
Maintain Production Quality
Works with quality teams to ensure production activities follow applicable GMP requirements, procedures, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
Resolve Production Issues
Furthermore, identifies and addresses operational problems, workflow disruptions, equipment issues, and other challenges that can affect production performance.
Improve Production Performance
Supports continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase productivity, reduce operational inefficiencies, improve workflow, and maintain reliable manufacturing performance.
Need a Production Supervisor for Your Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Operation?
Connect with experienced Production Supervisor talent who can lead manufacturing teams, coordinate production schedules, maintain GMP standards, resolve operational issues, and improve production performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise daily pharmaceutical manufacturing activities and coordinate production teams to meet established schedules and operational priorities.
- Assign work, coordinate shifts, monitor employee performance, and maintain effective production workflows across manufacturing operations.
- Ensure production activities follow established procedures, GMP requirements, safety standards, documentation practices, and quality expectations.
- Collaborate with quality assurance, quality control, engineering, maintenance, warehouse, and supply chain teams to resolve operational issues and maintain production continuity.
- Monitor production performance and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, production supervision, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline, preferably within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline preferred. Relevant manufacturing experience may be considered depending on the employer.
Certifications
GMP, Lean Six Sigma, OSHA, or other relevant manufacturing, quality, or safety certifications can be beneficial depending on employer requirements.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$70,000-$105,000
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Mid-Level / Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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