Production Supervisor

Location: Swedesboro

About the Role As a Production Supervisor, you are responsible for overseeing daily culinary production operations within a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that production activities including preparation, cooking, assembly, and packaging are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and quality standards.

The Production Supervisor partners with Production Leadership, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to maintain operational flow, meet production targets, and uphold product integrity. This role plays a key part in driving productivity, reinforcing food safety standards, and supporting team performance across the production floor.

This role operates within a fast-paced culinary manufacturing environment where associates work around production equipment, food preparation areas, and active operational workflows. Strict adherence to safety, sanitation, and food safety standards is required.

Role Details Pay Rate: $27.50

Overnight shifts include an additional $2.00/hour premium, automatically applied to any hours worked between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM

Job Location:

Swedesboro Position type:
Full-Time Responsibilities Supervise  daily production workflows including preparation, cooking, assembly, and packaging activities

Ensure production schedules and output targets are met Monitor production throughput, product quality, and operational efficiency

Identify workflow bottlenecks and escalate operational concerns, staffing gaps, or production risks to leadership

Support shift start-up meetings, communicate production priorities to associates, and coordinate production activities across multiple workstations to ensure smooth workflow

Monitor ingredient usage, yields, and waste to maintain production efficiency

Ensure proper handoff of finished goods from production to warehouse staging

Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and internal sanitation protocols

Verify proper food handling, allergen control, and temperature monitoring procedures

Support food safety audits, inspections, and compliance documentation

Assign tasks and ensure clear communication of expectations across the team

Lead and coach production associates on productivity, food safety, operational procedures, and policy adherence

Partner cross-functionally with Warehouse, Quality, Sanitation, HR, and leadership teams to maintain operational alignment and continuous improvement

Maintain strong floor presence and provide leadership daily to production associates and support teams, reinforce accountability, and resolve issues in real time Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications1+ years of supervisory or related leadership experience in a food manufacturing, culinary production, or operational environment

Experience supervising a team of 5 or more employees6+ months of experience using technology such as smart phones and tablets, inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information

Strong understanding of production workflows and operational processes

Knowledge of food safety standards including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions and constructive feedback

Familiarity with First In, First Out (FIFO) and basic inventory procedures

Strong knife skills and use of food manufacturing equipment/tools a plus Experience in commissary kitchens or large-scale food production facilities preferred

Experience working with production scheduling or operational tracking systems preferred

Ability to work effectively in team environments Requirements
18 years old and legally authorized to work in the USAble to lift, pull, and push 50 pounds of weight by oneself

Able to stand a full shift while working

Ability to perform repetitive tasks including bending, reaching, and squatting

Comfortable working in various temperatures including cold environments (34-40 degrees Fahrenheit depending on site) and occasional freezer temperatures that can range anywhere from 0-10 degrees Fahrenheit Ability to read and comprehend safety policies and operational manuals in English; ability to communicate effectively with team members and follow verbal instructions to ensure a safe and productive work environment

Able to work evenings and weekends
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