Production Supervisor, Extract

• Supervise and oversee all general production operations to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and compliance with company standards
• Lead production planning and scheduling, assign tasks, and manage workflow across shifts
• Act as the escalation resource for Team Leads
• Participate in interviewing new team members, training employees, and administering performance management tools and disciplinary action when needed
• Manage and approve the team’s timecards and PTO requests
• Direct daily team activities, provide training, and disseminate information between hourly employees and management
• Accountable for training all team members
• Implement and enforce quality assurance procedures, verify documentation and lab results
• Participate in internal audits and corrective action planning
• Support root cause analysis for product issues
• Conduct monthly audit checks
• Complete daily safety walks and maintain proper documentation
• Report accidents and safety concerns and assign appropriate safety training when outages occur
• Lead traceability and recall readiness initiatives
• Conduct quality assurance tasks, including cleaning, swab tests, documentation, product-label verification, and collaboration with the QA team
• Troubleshoot equipment and process errors
• Enforce hygiene protocols and sanitation procedures and implement the food defense program
• Report production metrics, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership; own KPIs
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives and participate in 5S assignments
• Drive ISO 45001 policies and procedures
• Lead sustainability efforts and enforce food waste and disposal procedures
• Cover Extract Department positions as needed
• Understand equipment capabilities and production procedures
• Enforce HACCP, FDA, GMP, USDA, and allergen-compliance regulations and procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned and properly trained to complete

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations/Production Management, Food Science, or related field strongly preferred, or significant hands on experience (7+ years) in food production environments
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of GFSI, OSHA, HACCP, or Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Knowledge of ERP software (SAP, E21, etc.)
• Ability to obtain tow motor certification
• Ability to learn all extract department processes
• Ability to lead multiple teams across multiple shifts and direct daily production
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to safely operate a tow motor
• Works in accordance with, and supports, company Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the HACCP, SSOP and Quality manuals
• Reliable, dependable, with a “team player” orientation
• Willingness to be flexible on working hours, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willingness to speak up and review problems with supervisor in order to determine best course of action, offering suggestions and providing clear communication of the problem
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills
• Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds
• Able to access all areas of the plant including confined spaces, the roof, and areas above equipment that require the use of a ladder
• Ability to operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and other powered equipment and tools
• Must be able to wear all PPE that is required

Demonstrates expertise in production management, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP and ISO 45001. Proven ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and implement continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment.

• Production Management
• Quality Assurance
• HACCP Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership

• Production Planning
• Quality Control
• Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Protocols
• Food Defense Program
• Tow Motor Operation
• GFSI Knowledge
• OSHA Regulations
• Microsoft Suite
• ERP Software

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Team Player Orientation
• Flexibility
• Reliability

• Tow Motor Certification

• Food Manufacturing
• FDA Regulations
• GMP Standards
• SSOP
• 5S Methodology

• SAP
• E21
• PPE Equipment
• Forklifts
• Powered Equipment