Production Supervisor 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading front-line manufacturing operations on their assigned shift at the Naturpak facility in Janesville, WI. This role ensures that production associates are safely and efficiently mixing, filling, and packaging soups, sauces, and broths in compliance with FDA, USDA, and company food safety standards. The Production Supervisor provides direct leadership to hourly team members, monitors line performance, and partners with the Production Manager to drive quality, throughput, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

● Supervise and direct hourly production associates across all mixing, filling, and packaging lines on the assigned shift. 

● Ensure daily production schedules are met by coordinating crew assignments, ingredient staging, and equipment readiness at shift start. 

● Monitor line performance, throughput, yield, and waste; escalate and resolve downtime issues promptly.

● Enforce all GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and OSHA requirements; conduct daily floor inspections and hold team members accountable. 

● Complete accurate batch records, production logs, and shift reports; communicate key variances to the Production Manager. 

● Coach, train, and onboard new associates; identify skill gaps and recommend development actions. 

● Support LEAN and continuous improvement efforts to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and lower operating costs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a high-volume soup, sauce, and broth manufacturing environment, with regular time on the production floor across all lines and shifts. The environment includes exposure to heat, steam, wet floors, and loud equipment. Strict adherence to all OSHA, GMP, food safety, FDA/USDA, and workplace safety requirements is mandatory at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS 

● Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a food, beverage, or consumer goods manufacturing environment. 

● Soup, broth, sauce, or liquid food manufacturing experience strongly preferred. 

● Working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP principles, and FDA/USDA food safety requirements. 

● Proven ability to lead diverse hourly teams, hold individuals accountable, and foster a positive, safe work culture. 

● Strong communication skills; ability to give clear direction and constructive feedback at all levels. 

● Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced shift environment. 

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ERP or MES experience a plus. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

● Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor. 

● Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed. 

● Ability to work in varying temperature zones including warm processing and cold storage areas. 

● Ability to perform facility walkthroughs and access all areas of the production environment.