Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Client is seeking a people-focused Shift Supervisor to lead day shift operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for overseeing approximately 1622 union employees, including production operators and technicians, while driving a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and team development. The ideal candidate is someone who can motivate and challenge employees, hold team members accountable, and provide coaching/support to improve overall team performance and operational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support 1622 production employees and technicians Drive a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with PPE and plant safety standards Maintain high quality and sanitation standards in a food manufacturing environment Support employee development, training verification, and skills growth Hold employees accountable while maintaining a collaborative leadership style Observe manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement Lead housekeeping and continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN principles Ensure operational consistency and adherence to standard procedures Partner with union workforce effectively and professionally Preferred Background 510+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience Experience leading teams in a union environment preferred Dairy or food & beverage manufacturing experience highly preferred Candidates from pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environments may also be considered GMP/GxP experience strongly preferred Strong people leadership and coaching skills required Experience with LEAN manufacturing methodologies preferred Ideal Candidate Profile Strong communicator who can coach, mentor, and develop employees Comfortable addressing performance concerns and holding teams accountable Process-oriented with strong attention to safety and quality Hands-on leader who can build team culture and improve engagement Able to thrive in a fast-paced, around-the-clock manufacturing environment