Manufacturing Production Supervisor I

Job Description

Production Supervisor

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production operations and leading production employees to meet operational goals while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

This role coordinates manufacturing and warehouse activities within a fast-paced food production environment, ensuring efficient operations and the timely delivery of quality products.

Shift Options

• Day Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 AM-2:00 PM
• Night Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:30 PM-6:00 AM

Candidates must indicate their preferred shift on their resume.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and direct daily operations for the assigned shift.
• Provide direction, coaching, and feedback to employees.
• Build effective teams and establish clear accountability.
• Foster a work environment centered on trust, teamwork, quality, and safety.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and safety requirements, including OSHA, EPA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, and related standards.
• Oversee all production processes and activities for the assigned shift.
• Coordinate ordering, processing, packaging, and shipping of products and materials.
• Schedule production, crews, materials, and supplies as needed.
• Plan, delegate, and monitor work assignments and special projects.
• Manage labor, waste, and efficiency to meet financial and operational targets.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and available technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee sanitation activities and ensure appropriate standards are maintained.
• Complete and maintain electronic documentation and production records.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges to maintain smooth production flow.
• Ensure adherence to established safety, quality, and production procedures.

Key Attributes for Success

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflows, and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage resources, including labor and materials, effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing or mass-production environment.
• 1+ year of experience working with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proven understanding of production, operations, and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience directing and managing a diverse, unionized workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven time management and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to work varying shifts as needed.
• Willingness to work overtime, including holidays, as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize additional business-related software and technology.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work for an indeterminate period of time without employment limitations .
• Must be flexible and available to work assigned shifts based on business needs.