GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME PART OF THE VITAQUEST FAMILY!
Vitaquest International is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. With over 40 years of history, Vitaquest has the market insight, global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from the idea to the store shelf with flawless execution in every phase. Today, Vitaquest creates and produces more than 4,000 customer formulas for more than 500 brands in over 40 countries.
Vitaquest's employees follow an internal communications plan to encourage productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success. We are looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and hope will take pride in being a part of our Company.
Title: Operations Supervisor
Shift: 2nd shift 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm M - F
Department: Vitaquest Technology
Reports To: Plant Manager
Position Purpose and Objectives
Supervise day-to-day functions of manufacturing rooms including preparation, operation, disassembly, cleaning & sanitization of fluid bed processing equipment.
Essential Job Functions
Must follow all GMP’s and SOP’s relevant to the position.
Responsible to proactively initiate work releases and batch records.
Ensures all product weights are properly recorded in the batch records.
Ensure all operators are accurately following the batch records.
Ensure all operators properly use all processing equipment.
Ensures all operators maintain a safe and neat working environment.
Ensure all operators maintain proper sanitation techniques for cleaning machines and equipment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Be able to read, understand, and apply the information contained in the product documentation/specification applicable to their operation.
Demonstrates a high level of responsibility and knowledge of job function.
Exhibits ability to learn and apply newly learned skills.
Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
Displays problem solving skills and willingness to make decisions.
Maintain the department’s quality and safety standards.
Be able to train and monitor the performance of their subordinate personnel.
Certified Forklift Operator.
Under certain circumstances, as identified by the company, perform those duties of an operator in their absence.
Supervisory Responsibility
Several operators per shift.
Working Conditions
Dynamic production environment.
Fast paced and dusty environment with high noise levels.
This is a hands-on position working with the operators.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, some college a plus.
Can train and lead subordinate personnel.
Good communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs (20% of time)
Some travel is required between VQ facilities
Success Factors
Must have team mentality, able to follow management directions, work with minimum supervision.
Fluency in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Manufacturing management: 4 years (Preferred)
- GMP: 4 years (Preferred)
- Staff training: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
