Operations​/Production Supervisor

Palmetto Gourmet Foods is seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations within our food production facility. This position is responsible for overseeing 1 to 2 production lines during a 12-hour shift, ensuring employee safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs). The Production Supervisor will lead and develop a team of up to 30 employees while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a passion for food manufacturing, and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Supervise daily production activities for 1 to 2 manufacturing lines during assigned 12-hour shifts.
• Ensure production schedules are executed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor staffing levels and allocate resources to meet production demands.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Production Planning teams to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Drive improvements in productivity, line performance, labor utilization, and waste reduction.

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular safety observations, audits, and incident investigations.
• Lead safety meetings and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

• Foster a culture where employee safety is the highest priority.

• Ensure products meet all customer specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, FDA, USDA, and company food safety requirements as applicable.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to address product and process concerns.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions related to quality issues.

• Monitor, report, and achieve key operational metrics, including:
  • Safety performance
  • Product quality
  • Throughput
  • Labor efficiency
  • Yield and waste reduction
  • Downtime and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
  • Schedule attainment
• Analyze production data and implement action plans to improve performance and achieve plant objectives.

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop up to 30 production employees.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Support employee training and cross-training initiatives.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
• Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies.

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis tools to improve plant performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and eliminate waste.
• Participate in process improvement projects and capital improvement initiatives.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing production teams and meeting operational goals.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, employee relations, and performance management.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing Certification, or other continuous improvement credentials.
• Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and other food safety programs.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, certifications, and demonstrated leadership and manufacturing expertise.

Palmetto Gourmet Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance, including 100% company-paid medical plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan…