Manufacturing Operations Supervisor
About The Position
The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor oversees daily plant operations at a USDA-inspected meat manufacturing facility. This hands-on build-and-run leadership role is responsible for driving consistent, efficient, and compliant production, with a stated path to expanded plant leadership as the business grows. The role is onsite in Buffalo, New York, and is a direct-hire position. The supervisor leads production activities across grinding, mixing, stuffing, chilling, and packaging; ensures recipes, weights, specifications, and quality standards are met; and oversees scheduling, order fulfillment, workflow, and inventory. The position also supervises and develops hourly staff, maintains a visible presence on the production floor, supports food safety and regulatory compliance, and monitors operational performance to improve throughput, consistency, and cost controls.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in a USDA-inspected meat or protein processing facility.
- Working knowledge of HACCP and sanitation programs.
- Experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Prior supervisory or production team leadership experience.
- Experience tracking yields, shrink, and cost controls.
- Mechanical aptitude with food processing equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production activities, including grinding, mixing, stuffing, chilling, and packaging.
- Ensure recipes, weights, specifications, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Manage production scheduling, order fulfillment, and workflow efficiency.
- Oversee raw material, packaging, and finished goods inventory.
- Direct and supervise hourly production staff.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members.
- Set expectations for performance, safety, and accountability.
- Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor.
- Ensure compliance with USDA, HACCP, SSOP, and food safety regulations.
- Maintain required production, temperature, and sanitation documentation.
- Support inspections and audits.
- Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor yields, shrink, waste, and labor efficiency.
- Identify bottlenecks and improve throughput and consistency.
- Partner with ownership on equipment, layout, and process improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
