PRODUCTION MANAGER in Montague, Michigan at TOWER LABORATORIES LTD.

Tower Laboratories is a leading effervescent product manufacturer in the U.S. We develop and manufacture over-the-counter medications, prescription pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, soft drink tablets and other consumer products on a contract basis. We are continually expanding our effervescent product base and currently have several new and interesting products in the research and development phase right now. We are a family owned company and have been in business for over 40 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage the day-to-day activities of all production suites and packaging lines. Direct, manage and coach the responsibilities and duties of all production department personnel. Ensure that production requirements, including safety and quality are achieved. Optimize operational efficiency and fully align it with Tower Laboratories, Ltd. business objectives. Also responsible for ensuring sanitation standards are maintained throughout the production area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise Production Supervisors and production personnel. Oversee training and development of employees to efficiently operate and maintain related production equipment according to cGMP.

• Ensure production equipment is in good safe operating condition; diagnose problems in conjunction with maintenance and technical support team

• Practice and promote company safety procedures in performance of all duties. Maintain inventory of all related production supplies and replacement parts for production equipment.

• Promote and ensure personnel stay current with cGMPs, GLPs, Safety and Quality standards.

• Administrative duties, which include batch record review, attendance records, weekly production sheets, verification of weekly payroll and daily and daily and weekly production sheets.

• Plans and schedules work of supervised staff while maximizing productivity.

• Coordinate with maintenance department the proper preventative maintenance & prompt repairs while assuring operators clean and perform preventative maintenance as required.

• Identifies continuous improvement projects, uses data to identify opportunities

• Ensures quality of products produced and distributed by the plant.

• Works with planners to ensure the production goals are met.

• Analyze and resolves work problems and/or assist workers in solving work problems.

• Implements and maintains sanitation procedures and ensures compliance within Production areas.

• Supervise employees in daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary actions and performance management.

• Counsel and coach employees, evaluate performance and inspire teamwork.

• Support company mission and values.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated competency in machine/packaging operation

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/managerial experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably pharmaceutical.

• Possess high regard for Quality and cGMP compliance

• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

• Demonstrated communication skills to work effectively with all levels of plant personnel

• Ability to delegate tasks, train others and promote team effectiveness

• Ability to work effectively and focus on task under stressful and/or distracting conditions

• Self starter with high level of motivation

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Technical and/or specialized training on equipment preferred