Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

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The Production Supervisor is responsible for the efficiency of production while preserving the integrity and quality of products. The supervisor maintains a safe and productive working environment while coaching and supervising team members. The majority of the supervisor’s time will be spent on the production floor identifying improvement opportunities, monitoring safety, production, and quality, and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate standards.

Location: 1 Hostess Way, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. PM shift 10:30 pm–7:00 am (flexibility required). Willingness to work off‑shift (including weekends and holidays) and flow to work as needed.

• Coach and influence employees under your supervision.
• Train and motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Directly manage all daily activities and long‑term objectives of the department in conjunction with managers across shifts or departments.
• Conduct thorough investigations to identify and eliminate the root cause of manufacturing problems.
• Work collaboratively with leaders on HR, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure staff follows work rules at all times and adheres to GMP compliance.
• Deliver quality products and services through continuous improvement; adhere to company standards and operating procedures.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP is required.

• BA/BS degree in Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience in food and beverage manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and processes to produce quality product.
• Understanding of the unique equipment in a bakery and its operation.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• May push and pull heavy objects.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.