Production Supervisor, Drinks - Nights - C Shift

Summary

The Production Supervisor's role is to directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities of their team in the yogurt manufacturing and packaging process.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, lean diagnosis/strategy & objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production and processing of goods, batching, filling, and packaging
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goal
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment issues as they arise
• Observe work and monitor manufacturing equipment indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Partner with continuous improvement leaders to implement Lean principles and practices
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Collaborate with quality team on employee training to ensure food safety and product quality requirements are followed
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations, including Chobani work and safety procedures as well as ergonomics
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
• Lead shift start-up meetings to ensure information is relayed between shifts
• Communicate employee performance expectations, provide coaching and conduct performance reviews
• Manage employee attendance information and hours worked in HR systems
• Participate in planning staffing levels, assist with hiring process, and onboard new employees
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-4 years of production supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture of products
• Knowledge of employee safety, food safety and quality programs (HAACP, SQF)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style to build an engaged, motivated, and hard-working team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and ERP systems

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.


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Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $60,500.00 - $95,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.


Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.