Manufacturing Supervisor PA Rotating Nights

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At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's our foundation. We are a purpose driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House© meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions that can help people live healthier lives. Our headquarters in Albany, Oregon sits at the crossroads of science and nature, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that fuel bold ideas and transformative breakthroughs. We're driven by a commitment to quality, creativity, and continuous improvement, and we're always looking ahead to what's next. We're proud of our legacy, but our future is even more exciting. If you're passionate and ready to make an impact, Oregon Freeze Dry isn't just a place to work, it's where your adventure begins.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Supervisor to join our Production team on a rotating night shift. This position leads daily production operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, team morale, productivity, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This role provides hands-on leadership and mentorship, fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, continuous improvement, and skill development across the team.

You will get to:

• Oversee daily production operations to meet targets while ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety, food, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor production staff, fostering a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Manage workflow, equipment, inventory, raw material flow, product releases, and shipments to maintain smooth operations and timely delivery.
• Proactively troubleshoot and escalate process, equipment, and personnel issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize scheduling and operations, and strengthen team effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Training, Continuous Improvement, HR, and R&D, to align policies and drive overall manufacturing performance.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing processes, monitoring performance and implementing improvements to enhance throughput and efficiency.
• In the absence of incumbent, the direct supervisor will act as designee.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis.
• Be responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflect positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embody OFD's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department and company culture.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to Manufacturing Hourly Employees, including managing schedules and timecards, answering questions, and providing resources.
• Provide leadership by supporting, coaching and engaging team members.
• Support recruiting, selecting and training of new team members.
• Foster an inclusive, safe and respectful work environment.
• Provide direction and ensure compliance with OFD policies and procedures.
• Champion OFD's culture.
• Communicate organizational information through appropriate channels with employees.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $88,000


Schedule: PB Night Shift (6:45pm-7:00am), 2, 2, 3 Rotation

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Environment of this position:

• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• Exposure to various food allergens.
• Regular requirement to stand, walk, climb, push, pull, reach, carry, and lift and twist.
• Must be able to regularly lift 15 pounds and up to 50 pounds.

OFD contains office, manufacturing and outdoor workspaces where this position is required to access and work. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools, controls; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or items. This position also requires a person to handle environments of varied temperatures and with various food allergens present; and be comfortable at various heights.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Generally, four (4) years of manufacturing experience; preferably in the Life Science/Nutraceutical industry, with an Associate degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or Food Science; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Generally, two (2) years of experience leading and managing teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of general manufacturing processing with proven ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, USDA, HACCP and OSHA requirements.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma using root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork and cross functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable while managing business priorities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to think strategically, outside of functional role, and translate strategy into action.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems, Redzone, ADP, Alchemy or similar platforms a plus.
• While a standard shift will generally be assigned, this role requires flexibility to support operations across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Thriving together: Your OFD Total Rewards and Benefits:


At Oregon Freeze Dry, we believe that our employees are the key to our success. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package aimed at supporting the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of you and your family.

• Customize your healthcare coverage: including medical, dental, and vision options to fit your needs.
• Boost your savings: Choose an FSA or HSA for extra flexibility.
• Plan for your future: enroll into our 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Peace of mind: Life and disability insurance to keep you and your loved ones protected.
• Furry friends: Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Recharge & Refresh: Enjoy paid company holidays, PTO and sick time.
• Give back: join us in making a difference with community support opportunities.
• Score savings: Unlock exclusive employee discounts and special savings on Mountain House product.
• Spread the word: Earn bonuses for referring awesome new team members.

Oregon Freeze Dry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.


All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.