Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor - Days

Balchem Corporation•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Manufacturing Supervisor provides leadership and operational oversight for Production and Packaging during the weekend-focused schedule. The role coordinates people, equipment, materials, and priorities to support safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality production from raw material through finished packaged product. The supervisor leads operators and leads, addresses shift issues, reinforces company expectations, and ensures effective communication and handoff with weekday leadership and support teams. The regular schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts, or another combination totaling 40 hours, scheduled between Friday and Monday to cover the day shift. The position requires availability for the assigned weekend schedule and flexibility to support training, meetings, shift handoffs, emergencies, production needs, and occasional schedule adjustments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience required.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment, preferably in food, cereal, ingredient, or other regulated manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to lead employees, set priorities, make sound decisions, communicate expectations, manage conflict, and maintain composure during operational disruptions.
Strong organization, time management, documentation, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities across departments.
Ability to read and apply instructions, correspondence, Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and production documentation.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
Dependability and trustworthiness, with ability to consistently work the assigned weekend-focused schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading both production and packaging operations.
Associate or bachelor's degree in operations, manufacturing, business, food science, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two to three years of related manufacturing experience and/or training.
Experience with food safety programs, GMPs, HACCP, sanitation programs, lockout/tagout, and OSHA requirements.
Experience with process equipment, automated packaging equipment, and structured continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Supervise, motivate, coach, and monitor Production and Packaging employees during the weekend schedule.
Give clear direction at shift start, maintain an active floor presence, and promptly and professionally address performance, attendance, conduct, communication, and conflict concerns.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws, partnering with Human Resources and management as appropriate.
Coordinate and oversee the continual operation of production and packaging processes.
Monitor safe and effective operation of production equipment and supporting systems, including cookers, extruders, feed systems, augers, scales, slurry systems, surge bins, and PLCs.
Oversee packaging activities, including filling bags or totes to specification, sealing, labeling, palletizing, metal detector checks, weight checks, rework and scrap reporting, and finished product handling.
Confirm operators follow approved recipes, process parameters, Standard Operating Procedures, and work instructions.
Coordinate basic troubleshooting and escalate equipment or process issues when appropriate.
Provide hands-on operational support when needed while maintaining overall supervisory coverage and decision-making responsibility.
Communicate schedule deviations, downtime, staffing concerns, quality issues, safety events, and other material risks to the appropriate manager and support functions.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety requirements, OSHA standards, personal protective equipment requirements, and established safe work practices.
Reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP programs, sanitation requirements, and applicable food safety and quality standards throughout Production and Packaging.
Ensure work areas and equipment are clean, sanitary, and orderly in accordance with the Master Sanitation Schedule and other assigned cleaning activities.