Assistant Production Supervisor
About The Position
Ferrero USA, a leading global confectionery manufacturer, is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to support its Production Operations team at its Somerset, NJ location. This position reports directly to the Production Manager/Shift Supervisor. The primary responsibility is to support the execution of daily production operations within a designated production area, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and assisting in driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced co-packing environment. This is a non-exempt position requiring schedule flexibility based on business needs, with expected hours from 3:30pm to 12:30am.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or co-packing operations.
- Knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, and production equipment.
- Understanding of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
- Experience supporting production scheduling and labor coordination.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to effectively work in a diverse, multicultural workforce.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business priorities.
- Lifting up to 50lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with SAP/ECC or other ERP systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Production Supervisor in executing daily production schedules and meeting customer requirements.
- Provide direction to line leads within assigned production areas.
- Assist in supervising production operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
- Coordinate and support product changeovers to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Help determine labor allocations and staffing requirements to support production objectives.
- Create and manage associate break schedules while maintaining operational coverage.
- Monitor line performance, identify operational issues, and escalate concerns when needed.
- Work with Material Handlers, Warehouse personnel, and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of bulk materials and packaging components.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while promoting an injury-free workplace.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies.
- Monitor product quality and support efforts to reduce waste, scrap, and rework.
- Assist with employee training and onboarding to ensure standard work practices are followed.
- Assists in managing 100+ associates.
- Communicate production priorities, performance metrics, and operational issues during shift meetings and handoffs.
- Partner closely with Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, Warehousing, and Production Management to resolve operational challenges.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for line leaders and production associates within the assigned area.
- Works with Temp Agency on-site supervisor on related issues when needed.
- Assist with documentation and recordkeeping to support traceability, quality compliance, and audit readiness.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
