Supervisor, P&T​/PL Production

Full Time Williston, VT, US

Salary Range: $28.00 To $31.00 Hourly

Join Our Team at Food Science!

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside a team, keeping production running smoothly, and helping others succeed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement make a difference every day?

Food Science is looking for a Production Area Supervisor to join our Production team in Williston, Vermont!

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day leadership and support on the production floor, helping coordinate workflow, communicate priorities, coach employees, and ensure production activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to our quality standards. You'll work closely with Production management and employees to address operational challenges, reinforce established processes, and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

At Food Science, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact.

Production Coordination & Daily Operations

Provide day-to-day work direction and guidance to Production employees based on established schedules, priorities, and management direction.

Coordinate workflow and employee assignments to support production requirements and ensure work is completed efficiently and on time.

Communicate production priorities, schedule changes, and operational updates throughout the shift.

Perform final inspections of job setups to support "Right First Time" execution before production begins.

Monitor daily production activities, identify workflow constraints, and help resolve issues that may impact productivity or output.

Work alongside Production employees as needed to support operational requirements and daily production goals.

Serve as a primary point of contact on the production floor for routine questions, workflow issues, and operational concerns.

Provide hands-on coaching, guidance, and support to help employees understand and consistently meet established work expectations.

Support the training and onboarding of employees, reinforcing proper procedures, safe work practices, and quality standards.

Promote teamwork, open communication, and positive working relationships within Production and across departments.

Share observations and feedback with Production management regarding training needs, workflow challenges, employee performance concerns, and opportunities for additional support.

Escalate concerns requiring management involvement in a timely and professional manner.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Reinforce adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), safety requirements, and company policies.

Monitor production activities and provide real-time guidance to support consistent execution of quality and safety standards.

Help identify and address routine quality, safety, and operational concerns, partnering with Production management and appropriate departments when additional support is needed.

Support accurate and timely completion of production documentation, including opening, maintaining, and closing work orders as needed.

Help ensure equipment and work areas are properly cleaned, shut down, and secured in accordance with established procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

Identify opportunities to improve production workflow, efficiency, quality, and overall operational effectiveness.

Support troubleshooting and resolution of routine production challenges to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity.

Communicate improvement ideas and…