Production Supervisor

Our client, a global food manufacturer in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Production Supervisor for a 5+ month contract position.

This person will oversee hourly production and logistics employees while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for executing production plans, leading continuous improvement initiatives, maintaining food safety and quality standards, supporting employee development, and driving operational excellence in a union manufacturing environment.

*Work Week* (Rotating 13-hour Shift Schedule): 3 days one week, 4 days the next.

Shift A (day shift). Daily overtime and California double-time apply, resulting in earnings above the posted base hourly rate

Position Overview:

• The Production Supervisor will lead daily production and logistics activities for an assigned shift while supervising approximately 17-34 hourly employees.
• This individual will partner with plant leadership to ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining compliance with food safety, safety, quality, labor, and regulatory standards.
• The position also supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives, continuous improvement projects, employee engagement, and operational problem-solving.

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and develop hourly production teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to collaborate across all organizational levels
• Experience working in a union environment

Preferred:

• SAP experience
• PI experience (OSIsoft PI System, AVEVA PI System, PI Vision,PI ProcessBook)
• Union manufacturing experience
• Processing, packaging, and mechanical experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of related manufacturing/operations experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related manufacturing or production experience
• Experience supervising or leading manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of production, logistics, safety, and quality processes

Additional Information:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Drug Screen and Background Check Required

Our Hiring Process: After submitting your resume, one of our experienced recruiters will review it and reach out to you within a few business days if they'd like to discuss next steps.

Similar titles encouraged to apply:

• Operations Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisor

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Contract positions


Will be employed and paid hourly by iMPact Business Group. Benefits (medical, dental & vision) are available after 90 days of employment.


Permanent placed employees


Paid by and qualify for benefits in accordance with the policies of the hiring company.


Submit your resume today to be considered for this position. A recruiter will review within a business day or two and will reach back out to you if they would like to discuss next steps.

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