Production Supervisor

Job Description Job Description Job Title:  Production Supervisor (Fresh Food)
Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Stafford, VA
Job Type: Full-time/Exempt
Business Hours: 4 AM~, 5 days/week, 8hrs/day, Tue & Wed off
Salary Range:  $65,000 - $75,000
Start: Oct 26 2026

About the Company:
Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

Position Summary:
The Production Supervisor oversees the daily production of fresh food to ensure targets for output, quality, and food safety are consistently achieved. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, staffing, and workflow to maximize efficiency while maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and company standards. The Production Supervisor also collaborates with cross-functional teams, troubleshoots operational issues, and leads, trains, and supports production staff to ensure smooth and safe operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily production of fresh food to ensure production targets, quality, and food safety requirements are achieved.
Develop and maintain daily and weekly production schedules based on customer demand, labor availability, and production efficiency.
Coordinate staffing and workflow to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
Ensure recipes, processing procedures, and production specifications are followed according to R&D instructions.
Monitor production performance and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize delays.
Maintain FIFO and lot code traceability throughout the production process.
Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure raw materials and packaging are available for scheduled production.
Work closely with QA to ensure GMP, HACCP, and food safety requirements are consistently followed.
Train, coach, and supervise production team members while maintaining a safe working environment.
Maintain production records, inventory records, and production schedules using Microsoft Excel and other company systems.

Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.

Qualifications:
Required
High School Diploma
English proficiency in both oral and written
Previous supervisory or lead experience in food manufacturing environment
Experience managing daily production operations and schedules
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use formulas to develop and maintain production schedules and accurately track production data
Knowledge of GMP, food safety, sanitation, and FIFO principles
Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed
Strong leadership skills to lead team and motivate employees
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred
Experience producing bread, buns, or baked products in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience working in USDA/FSMA regulated food manufacturing.
Experience with inventory control and production planning
ERP proficiency
Proficiency in Spanish

Work Environment and Workplace:
Work is primarily performed in a indoor environment, including kitchen, manufacturing, and warehouse settings
The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties