Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

The Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.

Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.

Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). “Extraordinary made simple”

We are currently seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor for our plant operations. We are seeking a person whose leadership drives results, while building trust and collaboration with all departments. The Supervisor will manage a team of 15-20 employees on 2nd shift. The Supervisor will mostly work during the week, Monday- Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30PM.

• Supervision & Leadership:

Supervise and manage a team of production operators and packaging staff on the 2nd shift, assigning daily tasks and provide guidance to team members.

Ensure that all team members are trained and following operational procedures, including food safety and sanitation standards.

Act as the first point of contact for resolving production issues and employee concerns during the shift.

Motivate and encourage team members to meet performance goals and maintain high standards of work.

• Production Oversight:

Monitor and adjust production processes to ensure that production schedules are met on time and efficiently ensuring high-quality production.

Maintain records of production volumes, equipment performance, and other relevant data.

• Quality Control:

Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA regulations).

Oversee the implementation of quality control processes during production, ensuring all products meet the required specifications.

Investigate and support the Quality team to resolve any quality issues or non-conformities and implement corrective actions.

Perform regular inspections and audits of finished goods and raw materials for quality assurance.

• Safety and Compliance:

Enforce all safety protocols and ensure employees are wearing necessary protective equipment.

Promote a safety culture on the floor and ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations and food safety practices addressing any safety hazards and report incidents or accidents following company protocols.

• Communication and Coordination:

Communicate production goals, updates, and challenges to the Production Manager and other departments.

Collaborate with maintenance staff to ensure any equipment malfunctions or breakdowns are addressed in a timely manner.

Ensure proper handover of production tasks and status updates to the next shift supervisor.

• Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in production processes, efficiency, and cost reduction.

• Experience:
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role, leading a team in a production setting.
• Skills & Abilities:
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid understanding of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA).
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to manage production challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software (ERP systems, etc.).
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and move around the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment with moderate noise.

Willing to work M-F, 2:00 PM-10:30PM

Why Join Us:

Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.