Mix/Nut Production Supervisor

CALICO COTTAGE INC•Amityville, NY

39d•$60,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mix & Nut Production Supervisor is responsible for the daily execution, material accuracy, labor efficiency, food safety compliance, and team performance across Mix Production and Nut Mix operations. This role owns output, accuracy, and discipline for both dry mix and nut mix production. The Supervisor ensures production meets schedule, quality, safety, and cost targets every day. This is a highly hands-on leadership position that requires constant presence on the production floor. The Supervisor works directly with operators, assists with production activities when needed, and actively supports material handling, equipment setup, and line troubleshooting. This role is expected to lead from the floor, not from an office. Performance is measured by results, operational discipline, and the ability to keep production running efficiently and safely.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
3–5 years food manufacturing experience
2+ years lead or supervisory experience
ERP manufacturing experience
GMP and HACCP knowledge
Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
Hands-on operational problem-solving
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Excellent communication and follow-through

Nice To Haves

SQF experience
Forklift certification

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and hold accountable Mix and Nut Production Leads and Operators
Maintain a strong hands-on presence on the production floor throughout the shift
Conduct regular 1:1s with key team members
Set clear expectations for safety, quality, accuracy, and performance
Enforce attendance, conduct, and performance standards
Train employees across all mix and nut production positions
Address performance issues immediately
Step in and assist with production operations when staffing shortages or production demands require it
Ensure cross-training and coverage between mix and nut lines
Lead daily production startup and execution for mix and nut lines
Ensure production orders are reviewed, released, and completed correctly
Ensure all lines are staffed, supplied, and started on time
Monitor throughput, labor utilization, and efficiency
Intervene immediately when performance deviates from plan
Ensure nut mix operations follow allergen and cross-contact controls
Maintain clean, organized, and GMP-compliant work areas
Provide hands-on support during line setup, changeovers, and production issues
Plan daily raw material needs for mix and nut production
Create and execute daily pick tickets
Enforce FIFO and lot control 100 percent of the time
Ensure accurate staging of ingredients for both mix and nut lines
Assist with ingredient handling and staging when required to support production flow
Reconcile end-of-day ingredient and nut inventory
Ensure ERP consumption and output are entered accurately
Enforce GMP, HACCP, SQF, and allergen control requirements
Ensure nut handling, segregation, and sanitation controls are followed
Complete CCP documentation accurately and on time
Verify metal detector, weight, and pallet checks
Ensure lot and case code accuracy
Maintain audit-ready conditions at all times
Immediately address food safety or sanitation deviations on the floor
Track and review KPIs daily
Communicate results and expectations to the production team
Identify performance gaps and corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Identify inefficiencies, waste, and production bottlenecks
Improve changeovers, material flow, and labor utilization
Partner with Maintenance on equipment reliability and downtime reduction
Support trials, new products, and process changes