Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Profile

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Production Supervisor to join our team in Hazelwood, MO

• Own shift performance, including safety, quality, throughput, labor efficiency, and waste
• Lead daily shift startup, execution, and handoff to ensure consistency across all shifts
• Actively manage line performance in real time, including:
• Monitoring run rates and output
• Identifying and addressing downtime
• Escalating issues quickly when needed
• Drive adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and GMP requirements
• Ensure all products meet defined quality standards, including weight, appearance, and packaging requirements
• Partner closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime and rapid response to issues
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements
• Lead and develop front-line employees through coaching, accountability, and clear performance expectations
• Ensure proper staffing and positioning of employees to meet production targets
• Drive labor efficiency and minimize waste, including material giveaway and rework
• Conduct daily communication with team members, including:
• Shift huddles
• Clear expectations for performance
• Feedback on results
• Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting of shift performance, including downtime, output, and key KPIs
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FSQA, Maintenance, and Warehouse to ensure smooth operations
• Hold team members accountable to performance, behavior, and attendance standards
• Support onboarding and training of new employees to build a capable and reliable workforce
• Perform other duties as assigned or of a similar nature or level

• Drive High Performance:
  Establishes clear accountability for outcomes. Demonstrates focus and discipline in planning and execution. Acts with speed, agility and demonstrates a sense of urgency to keep momentum
• Collaborate:
  Builds and maintains strong relationships and makes commitments to others and follows through. Actively listens and communicates openly. Engages constructively in debates. Supports and executes decisions once made
• Can-do attitude:
  Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused approach, actively seeks out opportunities to improve processes, and readily tackles challenges with resilience and enthusiasm. Thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by delivering impactful results
• Innovate:
  Challenges the status quo by pro-actively identifying opportunities for improvement. encourages sharing best practices, creativity, and experimentation; learns from setbacks and adapts quickly
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
  Exhibits precision and thoroughness, consistently producing reliable work. Demonstrates diligence in reviewing data, identifying discrepancies promptly, and ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and compliance

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar fields
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, demonstrated by successful completion of a major improvement project
• Ability to interface effectively with plant personnel, outside contractors, and different functional groups within the business units
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality systems, finance,…