Assistant Production Supervisor, Encapsulation - Weekend Shifts

Responsibilities

• Partner with Production Leadership to coordinate daily manufacturing activities and ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Help manage staffing, equipment, materials, and workflow to support production goals and maximize operational performance.
• Monitor production progress, identify issues, and communicate opportunities and risks to leadership.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with cGMP, FDA, OSHA, and Thorne quality standards.
• Review production records and controlled documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Laboratory teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain product excellence.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Help monitor production performance, equipment readiness, and department metrics to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure production areas remain inspection-ready and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve workflow and eliminate production obstacles.
• Model safe work practices and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Production Leads and Operators.
• Assist with employee onboarding, training, certification programs, and cross-training initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound judgment with the ability to balance quality, safety, productivity, and cost while recognizing when to escalate issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous learning, and employee engagement.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Experience in a manufacturing or regulated production environment (FDA, cGMP, ISO, or similar) preferred.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating teams is preferred.
• Ability to learn multiple manufacturing processes, including Mixing, Encapsulation, Packaging, and Sanitation.
• A passion for learning, continuous improvement, and developing into a people leader.

Competitive compensation

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• 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