Production and Inventory Control Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Production and Inventory Control Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Knoxville Plant - Knoxville, TN

Overview

Position Type Full Time Category Manufacturing

Description

Reily Foods Company has a passion for flavor and has been providing iconic foods and beverages that create meals and memories for over 120 years! Our products consist of New England Coffee, French Market Coffee, Luzianne Iced Tea, Blue Plate Mayonnaise, Swans Down Cake Flour, Tiger Sauce, and Carroll Shelby Chili (to name a few) and can be found in foodservice and retail locations around the country.

Job Summary: The Night Shift Production & Inventory Control Supervisor is responsible for leading the night shift production team to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to safety, quality, cost, line efficiencies, waste, productivity, inventory accuracy, and material control. This highly collaborative, hands-on leader facilitates a culture of continuous improvement throughout production and warehouse operations while ensuring operational discipline and inventory integrity during off-shift hours.

This role serves as the primary operational leader for the facility during night shift operations and is accountable for production execution, employee leadership, inventory accuracy, ERP transaction compliance, warehouse coordination, and shift-to-shift communication. The Night Shift Production & Inventory Control Supervisor must align teams to achieve production performance standards while maintaining strict control of materials, traceability, and inventory processes.

• Manages the night shift production team and budgeted staffing levels
• Leads employee development by creating and implementing standardized work processes and structured training plans
• Drives accountability for safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational performance
• Leads cross-functional improvement initiatives to improve quality, streamline efficiencies, and reduce operating expenses
• Manages employee performance by providing coaching as well as timely, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback
• Participates in the development and execution of operational strategy
• Operates at or below budgeted production costs utilizing lean manufacturing principles
• Drives team production goals and efficiency to ensure all production requirements are met
• Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and continuous improvement
• Serves as the primary night shift owner for inventory accuracy and material control
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are consistently achieved
• Ensures all production-related inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely within ERP/WMS systems
• Oversees material staging, lot tracking, FIFO compliance, barcode scanning, and material consumption accuracy
• Leads nightly inventory reconciliation activities and investigates inventory discrepancies, material variances, and transactional errors
• Coordinates closely with Planning, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment
• Supports cycle counts, inventory investigations, and corrective action activities related to inventory variances
• Ensures accurate completion of production, inventory, labor, and payroll-related documentation and paperwork
• Fosters a continuous improvement mindset, elevating new ideas and executing plans to positively impact plant operations and goals
• Troubleshoots processing and packaging equipment making minor and major adjustments as needed
• Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and personnel
• Supports and complies with GMPs and follows all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Ensures the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
• Serves as the primary operational leader during night shift hours and independently manages operational issues, staffing concerns, inventory risks, and escalation communication
• Other duties as assigned

We offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports the well-being, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees.

• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Generous Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Comprehensive, Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care FSA (DCFSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and discretionary profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and financial wellness resources
• Company‑Paid Disability
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance equal to 3× annual compensation
• And more benefits designed to support your health, wealth, and well‑being

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to caring for our employees both inside and outside the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior work experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food or beverage industry
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing operations required
• Experience with inventory control, warehouse operations, or material management strongly preferred
• BA/BS in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related STEM degree preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 preferred

Qualifications

• Collaborative and hands-on leader with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong understanding of inventory control principles and material flow management
• Working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and inventory transaction processes
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage change and constantly strive for improvement
• Excellent problem solver with ability to proactively develop effective solutions to operational, technical, and personnel issues
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with workforce solution software, preferably RedZone
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Knowledge of GFSI audit schemes such as BRC and SQF
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of management