Production Supervisor

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Manage shift operation of facility, including production and packaging of finished goods, personnel, labor cost control, waste control, and food safety.

Execute production schedule to meet customer orders and ensure quality and food safety standards are maintained

Establish employee schedule and coordinate work of production associates to achieve plant goals/metrics

Continually train, coach, and supervise new and existing employees

Utilize performance measurement systems to provide feedback to direct reports in areas of productivity, cost, quality, food safety, and employee safety

Hold employees accountable for attendance, job expectations, GMPs, productivity metrics, and SOP compliance

Operate within the Production labor budget; report on direct labor, production efficiencies, quality, and safety

Manage equipment downtime according to issue, saving as much product as possible

Participate in pre-operation audits and ensure deficiencies noted during the audit are addressed

Maintain safe working conditions

Work with Human Resources regarding personnel and performance issues

Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience

2–5 years of leadership experience in production, preferably in the food industry, or manufacturing experience required

SQF, BRC, or AIB certification knowledge desired

Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to think critically and solve complex problems

Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Self-directed with the ability to work without close supervision