2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Description

2nd Shift Production Supervisor

The Fremont Company – Rockford, OH

Location: 150 Hickory Street, Rockford, OH 45882

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM

The Fremont Company is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Rockford, Ohio. This position is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, supervising employees, maintaining product quality, and ensuring production goals are met safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a hands‑on approach to production operations.

• Supervise and lead second‑shift production employees to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Monitor production lines to meet quality, productivity, and output goals.
• Coordinate employee assignments, staffing needs, and break coverage.
• Review production schedules and ensure necessary materials and ingredients are available.
• Work closely with Quality and Maintenance to address production concerns and equipment issues.
• Oversee production line changeovers, equipment adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company safety procedures.
• Train and support employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety requirements.
• Conduct regular production line walkthroughs to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Complete and review required production documentation, including downtime reports, inventory records, and quality checks.
• Communicate production updates, employee concerns, and operational needs to plant management.
• Lead shift handoff meetings to ensure smooth transitions between shifts.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in food processing or food manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and overseeing manufacturing equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple production lines and prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, and workplace safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills and experience with production or workforce management systems.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends as needed.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

Founded in 1905, The Fremont Company is a family‑owned food manufacturing company with a long history of producing quality food products. We take pride in our commitment to food safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We are looking for a dependable, motivated supervisor who can lead by example, support our production team, and help maintain a safe and productive work environment.