2nd Shift Operations Supervisor

2nd Shift Operations Supervisor POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Supervisor is a key frontline leader responsible for overseeing production on their assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role plays a critical part in executing the company’s performance management operating model, which includes tiered performance reviews and action meetings, and drives continuous improvement across the platform. The Operations Supervisor directly manages hourly production staff on their shift and serves as the main point of contact between the line team and production floor, fostering collaboration with Manufacturing Process Owners, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Leads, and other cross-functional team members.

Success in this role requires leading by example, taking pride in one’s work, and consistently demonstrating The Hudsonville Way through teamwork, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.

The Operations Supervisor is expected to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

This position is assigned to a designated shift and requires flexibility to adjust work schedules as needed to support business demands, staffing needs, and operational priorities. Additional hours, weekends, and schedule adjustments may be required to ensure effective leadership coverage and operational success.

• Champion a safety-first approach, enforcing compliance with safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and participating in our Observation-Based Safety program.
• Maintain rigorous standards of quality and food safety by enforcing compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Conduct routine safety and quality audits on the production floor, collaborating with Manufacturing Process Owners and Quality teams to identify and resolve issues promptly.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of hourly production team members, setting clear expectations and providing ongoing coaching to achieve daily and shift-level targets modeling our core values.
• Drive team accountability and performance by facilitating daily tiered meetings, reviewing key performance metrics, and executing action plans.
• Provide day-to-day direction, problem-solving support, and feedback to team members, promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
• Perform tactical duties:
  Resource planning (people scheduling, time off requests, payroll), end-of-shift reporting.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned production lines, ensuring that production schedules are met while minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment efficiency, escalating when appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Process Owner to monitor and adjust center lines, optimize throughput, and drive compliance with operational standards.
• Support execution of line trials, product changeovers, and other production activities, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.

• Participate actively in the performance management operating model, leading shift-specific reviews and contributing to tiered performance meetings at various levels.
• Utilize Lean and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) tools to identify process bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Partners with cross-functional teams to analyze data, identify root causes of performance gaps, and develop action plans to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) outcomes.

• Foster an inclusive work environment where team members are empowered, valued, and motivated to contribute to the organization’s success – know your people and build into your team through consistent team and one-on-one connections.
• Develop team members’ technical skills through hands‑on training (OIFs & HOD, coaching, and formal development plans (IDPs), ensuring high levels of competence and flexibility across shifts.
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Process Owners and…