Production Shift Supervisor- Williamsport

Production Shift Supervisor – Williamsport, PA

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Arxada is looking for a Production Shift Supervisor supporting our Production Units located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for day-to-day manufacturing activities to meet Safety, Quality, and production requirements in a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner. Guide development and provide leadership for shift employees. Provide management representation on off-shifts, acting as caretaker for the entire plant. Coordinate LERT efforts during emergency situations.

The expected salary range for this role is $58,000 to $77,000 annually  but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead housekeeping inspections and ensure high standards.
• Lead EHS initiatives (e.g. Inspections, Safety observation program, SOAR cards, updating standard operation procedures, carrying out risk assessments etc).
• Issuing and ensuring compliance with the permit to work system.
• Quality / GMP Compliance: Enforcement, Coaching and Training. Resolve identified issues.
• Help close GMP gaps identified either from internal or external auditing.
• Support for customer complaints and First Time Quality - investigation and resolution.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities – call-in procedure, scheduling repairs and safe work permit issue.
• Ensure daily production schedule is met.
• Ensure work force headcount is aligned to meet the workload – to cover absence, holidays or additional working.
• Performance management – ensure compliance with relevant Company policy and procedure taking appropriate action if / when required.
• Oversee new hire training plus ongoing training / competence of existing employees.

Qualifications & Experience:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5-10 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Provide oversight to employees in the production process areas. Ensure employees are properly trained and complete work safely.
• Computer skills, interpersonal skills are a must.
• Must pass pulmonary and full face respiratory fit testing requirements including any other medical and physical requirements such as the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including lifting 50 pounds and climbing and working on elevated platforms.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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