Supervisor Production - 3rd Shift

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf‑stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies.

The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments. BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

Responsible for the management and coordination of the production team on the assigned shift to meet customer needs and achieve standards related to cost, line efficiencies, waste, safety, and productivity. Leads key production initiatives such as safety, lean manufacturing programs, training, and other production‑related activities as assigned.

This opening is for our 3nd Shift - 12:00am - 8:30am
- Monday
- Friday.

• Leads production staff by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring the steps of the process; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; developing reporting procedures and systems; and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Utilizes machinery and personnel to get maximum production and efficiency for each production run. Works to reduce and eliminate all sources of waste including raw materials, time, and equipment failures. Evaluates performance and quality of product.
• Reviews final weekly production schedules to determine types, quantities, and specifications of products to plan department operations.
• Coordinates activities with the other shift leaders according to work order requirements, established priorities and availability of employees, parts, materials and equipment.
• Assures material, resources, and equipment preparedness in support of day‑to‑day production requirements.
• Plans staffing for each shift, defining line crewing based on production schedule, skillsets and planned/unplanned absences. Requests overtime from alternate shifts or temporary labor as necessary.
• Ensures adequate preparation for incoming shift, understanding prior shift performance through actions taken before shift meeting, to define and communicate priorities concisely.
• Comprehends and executes Production Supervisor Leader Standard Work, adjusting timing as necessary to support shift priorities, while delivering on leadership responsibilities.
• Analyzes production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Communicates performance and actions taken to improve performance to leadership and support teams throughout and at conclusion of the shift.
• Adjusts and communicates priorities throughout the shift based on performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
• Proactively escalates issues that cannot be solved by on‑site team, per escalation protocol.
• Partners with all other plant teams, to ensure safety, quality and performance issues are addressed in real time.
• Evaluates and manages employee performance by clearly defining job responsibilities and standards of performance; providing clear, thorough, timely feedback; and addressing performance and employee relations problems and issues promptly. Thoroughly and sensitively provides clear and timely constructive feedback through verbal and written professional communication.
• Interviews and selects candidates to fill vacancies on assigned shift, in partnership with HR and supporting functions and cross‑functionally as requested by other…