Production Supervisor - 1st shift

Description

The 1st shift Production Supervisor will manage plant production personnel to ensure customer requirements and plant schedules are met efficiently. This is a full-time 1st shift position, exempt position that reports to the Operations Manager.

• Oversee operation of multiple production lines from start to finish process - ingredient weighing, batch mixing, machine operation, general labor.
• Lead production team in fast-paced, high-speed environment with a focus on safety, clear communication, accountability, and adherence to SOPs.
• Track production performance metrics, including output, quality, scrap, downtime, and labor efficiency as required – electronically and/or written format; suggest solutions/process improvements.
• Minimize product loss, scrap, and rework by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Oversee production operations across lines or departments by assigning responsibilities, ensuring coverage, and adjusting staffing to control labor costs and meet production demands.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; lead and/or participate in safety meetings as required.

• Leadership experience in food processing preferred
• 2 Years Production Supervisor experience required
• Safety & Continuous Improvement focus
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and well organized
• Ability to train team members in all aspects of manufacturin
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
• Drive for results, challenge of status quo, and be an independent thinker

Monday-Friday 5a-2p or 8a-5p, rotating schedule. 2 Saturdays required per month