Operations Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HPP Supervisor to lead our High-Pressure Processing (HPP) operations. This role is critical to ensuring production goals are met while upholding food safety, employee performance, and operational standards. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience in manufacturing or food/beverage production, strong people management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a food, beverage, or manufacturing environment.
5+ Years of manufacturing experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic production environment.
Comfortable working mandatory overtime up to 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Must have open scheduling availability, with a focus on Sunday–Thursday, but flexible to work a 6th day if required.
Previous experience in HPP operations.
Proficient in basic computer tasks including email, Excel, and workforce software (UKG preferred).
Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety protocols.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for food and beverage manufacturing.
Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English.
Ability to work well under time constraints and prioritize work to meet commitments/deadlines.
Ability to work cross-functional with other departments.
Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make timely decisions.
Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high product quality.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead a team of HPP workers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback, including disciplinary conversations.
Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to meet targets and deadlines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality control, maintenance, and logistics, to ensure smooth production operations.
Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for juice manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
Monitor and maintain equipment, ensuring proper functionality and initiating maintenance or repairs as needed.
Manage inventory levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety awareness among the production team.
Track and ensure KPI goals are consistently met within HPP operations.
Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, schedules, and disciplinary point tracking.
Lead daily pre-shift meetings to review production plans, safety concerns, and relevant updates.
Ensure compliance with the HPP process plan, and that product is handled according to company and regulatory standards.
Oversee employee scheduling for 7-day coverage, ensuring staffing aligns with production needs.
Complete timecard management and payroll-related tasks.
Address employee performance issues professionally, documenting and escalating as needed.
Navigate systems such as UKG for scheduling, timekeeping, and internal communication.
Generate and maintain Excel reports and communicate through email.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Regular and reliable attendance.