Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Production Supervisor – Mixing & Blending
Location: Local Candidates preferred (On-Site Role)
Pay: $70K to $80K + bonus
Shift: 1st shift, 8 am – 4 pm

Company info:
European-based manufacturer is known for prioritizing work-life balance and offering top-tier benefits. With a culture that celebrates its people, this employee-centric organization offers strong medical coverage, great perks, and a highly supportive environment. If you're looking for a leadership role where your work is valued and your personal life is respected—this is it.

About the Operation
This is a highly automated, modern facility where the focus is more on coaching teams, ensuring safety, improving processes, and tracking operational performance—not turning wrenches and putting out fires. You'll work in a clean, well-organized environment where teaching and mentoring are just as important as production results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee day-to-day operations for a mixing and blending department producing consumer goods
• Supervise 10+ hourly and salaried employees
• Coordinate with supervisors across other shifts to ensure alignment and coverage
• Focus on coaching, safety, tracking OEE, and identifying ways to improve output and consistency
• Assign tasks, schedule production, and track performance against KPIs
• Ensure all work is performed to high safety and quality standards
• Provide real-time feedback, mentoring, and training for your team
• Approve time off, manage schedules, and resolve employee issues when needed
• Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to reduce downtime and improve performance
• Document activities, shift data, and production trends in company systems

What You Bring

• BA or BS degree preferred, or 5+ years of supervisory experience in food, chemical, or consumer product manufacturing
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in mixing, blending, or other related operations
• Prefer background in coaching teams within an automated production environment
• Solid understanding of OEE tracking, continuous improvement, and team metrics
• Computer proficiency, including MS Office, and experience with ERP/WMS systems
• Excellent communication skills with a steady, supportive leadership style
• A proactive mindset and strong organizational skills

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Role created due to growth—be part of the expansion
• European-owned company with a people-first culture
• Strong work-life balance and family-friendly atmosphere
• Excellent medical and wellness benefits – low costs
• Regular employee perks, events, and appreciation
• Modern facility with strong automation and a clean environment
• Real opportunity to lead, coach, and make an impact

If you're ready to lead a highly automated department in a stable, growing company that truly cares about its people—let’s talk.

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Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.