Production Supervisor

HGS Bioscience is a fast-growing, agriculture-based manufacturing team. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day production operations within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic-based products. This role oversees plant floor operations, employee performance, equipment reliability, safety compliance, and production efficiency while serving as a hands-on operational leader within the facility. The ideal candidate is a strong manufacturing leader who can balance team leadership, production oversight, troubleshooting, and operational execution in a fast-paced industrial environment. This individual will help drive safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, and equipment uptime while supporting overall plant performance goals. Roles & Responsibilities Production & Ops Leadership Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations during assigned shifts. Lead production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations. Monitor daily production schedules, output, inventory movement, and operational priorities. Ensure all production processes, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately and timely. Support startup, shutdown, and changeover activities across production lines and equipment. Review raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods to support quality and operational standards. Communicate production updates, operational concerns, staffing needs, and shift performance to plant leadership. Assist in maintaining production KPIs, operational dashboards, and inventory reporting. Employee Leadership & Development Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership to manufacturing employees. Support onboarding and training of new employees on production processes, safety, and operational procedures. Assist with employee scheduling, attendance management, payroll review, and PTO coordination. Participate in performance management, corrective action, employee development, and recognition efforts. Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented manufacturing culture. Equipment & Maintenance Support Troubleshoot equipment and operational issues to minimize downtime and production interruptions. Coordinate and support routine maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. Work closely with maintenance personnel and plant leadership to ensure equipment reliability. Assist with identifying maintenance needs, ordering parts, and supporting vendor coordination as needed. Support safe operation of production equipment, pumps, conveyors, mixers, motors, and related manufacturing systems. Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement Promote and enforce all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and GMP-related operational standards. Lead and participate in safety meetings, trainings, and incident response activities. Ensure employees utilize proper PPE and maintain safe work practices at all times. Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready manufacturing environment. Identify operational improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and production flow. Assist plant leadership with continuous improvement initiatives and operational process enhancements. Qualifications Strong leadership experience within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment. Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and operational problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment with limited oversight. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple operational responsibilities simultaneously. Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production processes, and safety procedures. Basic computer skills including production reporting, payroll systems, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems such as NetSuite preferred. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree, technical certification, or bachelor's degree preferred. 4-7 years of manufacturing, production, or industrial operations experience preferred. Previous leadership, shift lead, maintenance coordination, or supervisory experience strongly preferred. Experience within agriculture, biologicals, chemical, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead. Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments. Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery. Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments. Work Environment Industrial biologicals manufacturing environment producing humic and fulvic-based products. Exposure to production equipment, raw materials, forklifts, pumps, conveyors, and industrial processing systems. Fast-paced manufacturing setting requiring flexibility, urgency, and strong operational leadership. Occasional overtime, weekend, or extended-hour support may be required based on production demands. What We Offer Collaborative, people-first culture Competitive compensation and benefits packages Savings and retirements plan for employer match Paid time-off Career pathing and developmental opportunities