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 16–22 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 16–22 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

• 5–10+ 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