Production Line Supervisor​/Training Specialist

• Location 1525 SOUTH 4TH ST,Sunnyside, WA, 98944,United States
• Base Pay $26.00 - $32.00 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Employee Type Regular

Manzana Products Co. has been in business for over 100 years and is a leading producer of organic apple juice, apple sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Manzana is owned by Agrial, a prominent French co-op of 12,000 farmer members and a force in agriculture and food production.

Manzana’s mission is to create quality apple products by placing the highest value on people, suppliers, customers, and continuous improvement in manufacturing capabilities, with social and environmental responsibility at the heart of our actions.

We are in the process of relocating our manufacturing facility from Sebastopol, CA to Sunnyside, WA. While the facility is essential, we believe that building a strong, dedicated team is the key to success. At Manzana, we work each day to foster a culture focused on food safety, employee health and safety, customer service, continuous improvement, and an inclusive, respectful environment where all team members’ contributions are valued, and feedback is encouraged.

At Manzana, all employees are required to actively participate in our comprehensive Food Safety Program to ensure the consistent production of the highest quality and safest food products. This commitment is essential to maintaining our standards and protecting our customers.

Join us as we grow and make a difference together

Production Line Supervisor & Training Specialist supports successful commissioning and ramp‑up of new production lines by bridging technical, operational, and training needs. Ensure production readiness through hands‑on involvement in trials, development of robust operating standards, and capability building of production teams.

• Actively participate in equipment installation, commissioning, site acceptance testing (SAT) and factory acceptance testing (FAT) (as applicable), and trial runs.
• Support initial line start‑up, troubleshooting, and stabilization activities.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities during trials.

• Provide structured feedback on equipment usability, ergonomics, maintainability, and safety.
• Work closely with Engineering and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to optimize line performance and operator interface.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives during ramp‑up.

• Develop, document, and validate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Ensure documentation reflects best practices, safety requirements, and actual operating conditions.
• Support revision cycles based on trial learnings and post‑start‑up improvements.

• Train, coach, and mentor operators on new equipment, processes, and standards.
• Act as a train‑the‑trainer resource to build internal training capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on training and validate skills to ensure operators demonstrate competency before independent equipment operation.

• Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to establish and execute in‑process controls and quality checks.
• Promote a strong safety culture during high‑risk commissioning phases.

• Work closely with Engineering, QA, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Act as a key link between project teams and operations during the transition to full production.
• Support handover from project phase to steady‑state manufacturing.

• 3–5 years of experience as a production operator, senior operator, or line lead in the food or beverage industry.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience training others.
• Experience writing work related communication is required. SOP or technical writing is a plus.
• Proven experience with equipment start‑ups, commissioning phases, or new product/line introductions is a strong advantage but not required.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency with Microsoft…