_{19th November, 2025}

Our client in Vista, California, is looking for a second shift Softgel Manufacturing Supervisor to join their team!

This is an on-site/full-time/direct-hire position
2nd Shift Role; Wednesday-Sunday
Salary based on experience: $70k-$80k
 
The Softgel Manufacturing Supervisor oversees the production of softgels and other products, with a strong focus on the compounding and encapsulation processes, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently in compliance with company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
To accomplish this job, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
Role Expectations/Essential Functions:

• Oversees daily manufacturing operations. Monitors production schedules and organizes workflow.
• Ensures high product quality and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversees and ensures proper execution of the softgel compounding process, including weighing, mixing, and verifying raw materials according to batch records.
• Monitors compounding and encapsulation parameters to maintain product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process to comply with the company SOPs
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations
• Follows all company SOPs and GMPs.
• Reports any deviation in the process to the supervisor and QA/QC.
• Completes and fills out required reports.
• Liaison between production and maintenance.
• Implements process improvements to minimize costs and enhance production quality
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of His/Her co-workers.
• Reports safety hazards to the Supervisor and Maintenance.
• Trains and coaches employees.
• Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance
• Check production output according to specifications
• Completes employee performance evaluation forms and conducts employee performance evaluation meetings
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements
• Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Create Vision & Strategic Intent - You translate your team's vision into clear objectives and key results, aligning with long-term company goals. You ensure this vision is well defined and understood by all stakeholders. By understanding external trends, you continually seek ways to enhance competitive advantage, drive efficiency, and improve processes. You align your team's strategy with the overall company strategy and create a compelling vision that inspires and motivates people.
• Foster integrity and trust -  You earn and maintain your team's trust through honest communication, transparency, and fairness. You understand the importance of leading by example, prioritizing doing the right thing, even when it's difficult, and following through with a commitment to ethical principles. You demonstrate accountability and owning your mistakes. You ensure transparency by openly communicating about successes and failures, creating a culture of learning rather than blame.
• Effective Communication - You actively listen with curiosity, show genuine interest in others' perspectives, and foster inclusive dialogue. Your nonverbal cues, like positive body language and eye contact, reinforce your message. You balance assertiveness with respect, offering and receiving constructive feedback to maintain a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate Business Acumen -  You understand company operations and objectives, guiding your team on the steps to success. You analyze performance metrics and market trends to make informed decisions and adapt to changes. You optimize spending, manage costs, and develop strategies to enhance profitability. By fostering a results-oriented culture, you keep the team focused on key initiatives and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Build a Culture of Accountability - You take responsibility for your actions, foster trust, and ensure transparency by communicating openly about successes and failures. You set clear expectations, provide resources, and follow through on commitments, demonstrating reliability. You encourage team members to own their roles, give constructive feedback, and recognize contributions to motivate and empower them.
• Use Intellectual & Critical Thinking - You grasp complex information, identify patterns, and balance research with swift decision-making. You distill data to uncover core issues, use systems thinking to understand organizational impacts, and make sound judgments even amid uncertainty. 
• Be Solution Driven - You approach challenges with a positive attitude, encourage collaboration, and empower your team to tackle obstacles proactively. You make timely decisions, resolve conflicts fairly, and foster a positive, trusting work environment. 
• Takes Initiative - You proactively identify opportunities, innovate, and drive continuous improvement. You inspire a culture of proactive problem-solving, motivating your team to be self-driven and resourceful, ensuring the organization stays ahead in achieving its goals.
• Possess Self-awareness & Social Intelligence - You are self-aware and foster strong relationships by responding appropriately to social situations. You model humility and openness, creating a culture of trust and transparency. You motivate others, promote collaboration, and make team members feel valued through empathy, active listening, curiosity, clear communication, and recognition.
• Coach, Develop, Mentor, and Provide Feedback - You invest in your team's growth through regular feedback, personalized guidance, and skill-building opportunities. You foster a supportive environment for learning, empower team members in their development, and build strong, mentoring relationships. Your commitment enhances skills, confidence, and team cohesion, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.

SKILLS & ABILITIES 
 
Education: 

• At least a high school diploma
   

Experience: 

• 3+ years' direct experience with softgel manufacturing, including compounding, is required.
• Familiarity with a softgel manufacturing process is a must.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills
• Physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Some mechanical experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to understand and follow all company SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Intermediate math skills (Multiplication, Division, Conversions, and understanding weights and measures).

 
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual based on race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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