Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Archer Meat Snacks, the #1 jerky brand in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is hiring a Production Supervisor to lead daily operations across our production departments in Vernon, CA. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll drive operational excellence by improving KPIs, developing your team, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and regulatory standards.

You'll work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams—including quality, warehouse, maintenance, and sanitation—to solve problems, improve efficiency, and maintain a high-performing production environment. If you're a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth setting and knows how to inspire and develop your team, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact.

· Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant workplace and foster a safety-first culture

· Ensure USDA, HACCP, and GMP compliance across all production activities

· Lead, coach, and develop line leads and production staff

· Optimize staffing levels, manage labor efficiency, and minimize overtime

· Collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime and address equipment issues

· Drive daily output to meet production goals while ensuring product quality

· Oversee documentation for safety, quality, traceability, throughput, and yield

· Participate in and lead training initiatives, including the development of S.W.I.s

· Actively engage in plant leadership meetings and process improvement initiatives

· Serve as a backup to Line Leads or Production Team Workers as needed

· Collaborate with HR and the Production Manager on hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions

· Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in food production

· Strong understanding of USDA, food safety, and regulatory compliance

· Experience in high-speed manufacturing and labor optimization

· Effective communicator with strong conflict resolution and coaching skills

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

· Results-driven with a team-first mentality and a hands-on leadership style

· Impact: Take ownership of day-to-day operations and lead a high-performing team

· Growth: Join a fast-growing brand with opportunities to develop and grow your career

· Benefits: Competitive compensation, paid time off, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Culture: We're hands-on, fast-paced, and committed to producing high-quality products while developing great leaders

This is a full-time, on-site role based in our Vernon, CA production facility. Flexibility for shift coverage, including potential weekend or off-shift work, is important for success.

Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.