Supervisor, Manufacturing

International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) is a leading global manufacturer of vitamins and nutritional supplements with more than half a century of private label and contract manufacturing experience, an impeccable quality and regulatory compliance record, and with new resources focused on enriching the health and lives of others.

Directs, oversees and manages all aspects of operations functions; inclusive of activities of manufacturing.

• Ensures all operations are in compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMPs) and IVC company policies 
• Oversees, priorities, and coordinates the daily activities of all operations functions 

• Train, assign and assist employees in the encapsulation department to run department smoothly and effectively

• Covers for department Manager during absence

• Responsible for assigned staffing and operations associates daily activities 

• Understands and administers to production schedules plus has responsibility to ensure timely completions of work schedules 
• Keeps management appraised of all process issues, trouble shoots and resolves problems 
• Understands inventory accuracy and keeps processes in check to ensure inventory integrity 
• Ensures project deadlines 
• Meets established performance standards and keeps staff aware of performance metrics 

• Keeps work areas, plant facilities in “tour ready” status at all times 
• Meets job requirements, duties assigned, as set by senior management 
• Maintains Production reports to monitor all production and labor data in order to keep the plant running and eliminate or reduce downtime 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 plus year’s soft gel operation knowledge
• Supervisory experience (communication skills, training)
• Basic math skills (Add, Subtract Multiply)
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Mechanical aptitude (working with equipment)
• Ability to work well with people; be polite and teamwork oriented. 
• Must have organizational skills. 
• Able to manage multiple projects, demonstrate initiative and work in an environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist. 
•  Ability to read and comprehend written English instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
•   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Possesses the ability to walk, stand, reach, bend, climb and lift consistently throughout the shift.   
• Proficient in the ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in written and verbal forms 
• Understands Lean manufacturing practices 
• Strong Working knowledge of Excell, and all MS suite applications 
• Previous experience with ERP Systems  
• Understands Six Sigma concepts 
• Capable and willing to work overtime, flex on weekend schedules.         

“IVC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V - EOE.”