Supervisor, Production (Shift C)

Alajuela, Costa Rica, 3105-Costa Rica DirectPosted Oct 13, 2026

Job description

Direct and coordinate manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of products in accordance with established production schedules, quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and applicable regulatory requirements. Lead production teams, optimize operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Job duties: Monitor manufacturing performance through key operational metrics, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance. Review and analyze production, quality, maintenance, downtime, scrap, and operational reports to identify root causes of nonconformities and implement corrective actions.

Ensure manufacturing processes are executed in accordance with approved procedures, product specifications, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements. Lead and supervise production personnel by providing direction, coaching, performance feedback, and support to ensure achievement of departmental objectives.

Develop and maintain employee training plans, ensuring personnel are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with training requirements for their assigned roles. Support workforce planning activities by coordinating staffing, labor allocation cross-training, and resource utilization to meet operational needs. Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, equipment improvements, and increased manufacturing efficiency.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of manufacturing documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements. Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles, visual management, standard work, waste reduction, and problem-solving methodologies.

Participate in investigations related to nonconformances, deviations, customer complaints, and CAPA activities to support sustainable process improvements. Promote compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements and ensure employees follow established safety procedures and risk mitigation controls. Conduct routine floor audits and Gemba walks to verify compliance with GMP, quality requirements, safety procedures, and operational standards.

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits while maintaining a state of audit readiness within the manufacturing area. Foster effective communication across shifts and departments to ensure alignment of production goals, operational priorities, and business objectives. Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, company policies, Quality Management System requirements, and organizational values, demonstrating ethics and integrity in all activities.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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