Production Supervisor

Major Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective operations while meeting production throughput, quality, and labor utilization targets.
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline employees through performance management, training, communication, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor production, quality, and safety performance metrics; identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support implementation of Lean manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to maintain compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, including participation in audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Lead shift communications, team huddles, and operational coordination activities while supporting emergency response efforts and maintaining accurate operational documentation and reporting.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.

• Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or high‑speed production environments preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or behavior‑based safety programs preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, humid, cold, noisy, and crowded manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to bend, crawl, climb ladders, reach, and grasp frequently throughout the shift.
• Ability to respond effectively to operational and emergency situations within the facility.