Supervisor, Formulation (3rd Shift)

Litehouse • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Litehouse is looking for a strategic Formulation Supervisor to lead daily formulation operations, develop high-performing teams, and ensure every batch meets our quality and food safety standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and leading people, this could be the perfect next step.

Requirements

• Experience formulating recipes and operating formulation equipment required.
• Strong knowledge of production operations, food safety, and quality standards.
• Ability to read procedures, analyze data, and solve operational problems quickly.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Solid math and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical education preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or food production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily formulation operations by coordinating with Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality to maximize efficiency, uptime, and production flow.
• Supervise, coach, hire, train, and develop Coordinators and team members while managing performance, accountability, and employee relations matters.
• Monitor production, maintenance, and quality reports to identify issues, troubleshoot root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Improve processes, procedures, equipment performance, and product quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adjust schedules and priorities based on production demands, equipment issues, or changing business needs.
• Enforce safety, food safety, and quality standards while promoting a safe and compliant workplace.
• Maintain documentation including disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and operational records.
• Support hands-on production activities and other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees