Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Industry leading food manufacturer in the Valdosta, GA area is seeking a dedicated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee our overnight manufacturing operations. This critical role ensures smooth production run-times, enforces strict sanitation and safety protocols, and leads our graveyard shift team toward achieving operational key performance indicators. The ideal candidate brings a proven record of team management, with strong preference given to backgrounds in food processing, beverage, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) .

• Overnight Production Operations: Manage all overnight line activities, maintaining workflow momentum and ensuring order fulfillment targets are met safely and on schedule.
• Sanitation & Quality Standards: Enforce rigorous adherence to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols, USDA/FDA guidelines, and corporate quality assurance policies.
• Team Engagement & Management: Lead, mentor, and build accountability among overnight operators, sanitation crews, and material handlers. Manage shift scheduling, attendance, and performance appraisals.
• Inter-Shift Coordination: Execute detailed turnover protocols with incoming 1st shift and outgoing 2nd shift management to report downtime, yield metrics, and equipment maintenance issues.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure strict compliance with local workplace safety regulations (OSHA), oversee hazardous material handling, and conduct regular shift risk assessments.
• Operational Troubleshooting: Identify production bottlenecks in real time, executing swift corrective actions and leveraging Lean tools to minimize night-shift downtime.

• Professional Background: Minimum 3-5 years of progressive frontline leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing setting (food, beverage, or perishable CPG environment highly desired).
• Educational Credentials: High School Diploma/GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of food safety programs (SQF, BRC, or HACCP) and OSHA standards.
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience using inventory and shop-floor management software (e.g., SAP, Plex, or similar ERP/MES tools).
• Core Competencies: Self-motivated leader with excellent problem-solving ability, clear communication skills, and the stamina to thrive in a high-demand overnight environment.