Production Supervisor, 3rd Shift UGP

About the Role

We have a current opening for a Production Supervisor and are actively reviewing applications. As Production Supervisor, you will oversee team members on various production lines. You are responsible for supervising manufacturing operations and support staff with an emphasis on teamwork, employee safety, production quality, and sanitation. This role reports to the Production Manager and will be the point person during the shift to ensure that necessary tools, supplies, and equipment are available and properly utilized to perform production tasks effectively.

You will be instrumental in ensuring that our quality standards and continuous improvement enhance our production efficiency while taking things to the next level.

3rd Shift: 11p‑7a. Must have flexibility to work weekends on a rotational basis.

• Oversee daily activities associated with the optimization of production factors (material, method, labor force, and machinery)
• Responsible within assigned shift for all production phases within your area of competence (preparation, packaging, etc.)
• Partner with Production Manager regarding resource allocation and development of skills
• Apply defined criteria to resource management on production lines (changes, break substitutions)
• Manage personal conflicts between line resources, lead disciplinary meetings, and recommend disciplinary measures to HR
• Partner with HR to select line personnel, and provide evaluations for new hires
• Apply all necessary measures to avoid incidents in the workplace and provide measures to reduce the absences of line employees
• Provide insight to define guidelines for the skills development for line employees
• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management

• Bachelor’s degree AND 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment
  -OR- 5 years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a union manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Firm understanding of manufacturing production, machinery, stock management, and production models
• Strong communication, troubleshooting/problem‑solving, interpersonal, leadership and teamwork skills
• Ability to direct production employees in a proactive and positive manner
• Ability to multi‑task in a high‑pressure environment while maintaining a strong sense of urgency
• Proficient with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point

The base salary range for this position is $65,000–$99,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic.

Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.