Production Shift Supervisor

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Kerman, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Shift Supervisor at Helena Industries (HI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC, leads and oversees production personnel across production departments and operational areas. The role ensures safe, efficient, high-quality, and productive manufacturing operations by directing production crews, coordinating assignments, monitoring performance, and enforcing established safety, quality, and operational standards. This hands-on leadership position supports employee development, safety and quality culture, Lean manufacturing and 5S practices, and continuous improvement. The supervisor supports the production management team and helps ensure production goals, KPIs, and company expectations are met. The role includes leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Work takes place in an office and a typical plant/warehouse environment, with noise that is usually moderate to loud. Employees regularly work near moving equipment and mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and electrical-shock risk. The position requires frequent use of hands and the ability to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand for eight hours or more, lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 50 pounds or more, reach overhead up to and including 25 pounds, climb, grip, grasp, twist, bend, stoop, work below knee level, and work above shoulder level.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or coordinating production employees.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to direct, motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable.
Ability to coordinate multiple production crews and priorities across different departments.
Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with production employees, peers, and management.
Commitment to employee safety, quality awareness, and operational excellence.
Ability to review production data, understand KPIs, identify performance gaps, and take corrective action.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, waste reduction, and continuous improvement practices.
Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement practical solutions.
Ability to manage operating supplies, safety inventory, and production resources.
Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends as scheduled.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
Ability to meet the described physical demands and work around the listed plant/warehouse environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework or postsecondary education in manufacturing, operations management, business, leadership, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar industrial environment.
Experience overseeing multiple production lines, departments, crews, or operational areas.
Experience with employee safety training, quality control, production planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement.
Experience implementing or maintaining Lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
Experience with Oracle and ADP or comparable systems.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate production crews across production departments and assigned production areas.
Assign daily production work, set priorities, allocate personnel, and adjust staffing and assignments to meet schedules and business demands.
Monitor production activities to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
Lead daily production meetings or team discussions to communicate priorities, review performance, address concerns, and align employees with operational goals.
Review and communicate KPIs, including productivity, labor efficiency, production output, quality, and waste.
Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues, and communicate significant concerns or resource needs to management.
Coordinate with management and other departments to provide resources, resolve production challenges, and improve operational performance.
Ensure employees understand and follow company safety policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and safe work practices.
Coordinate, conduct, and document new-hire, refresher, and job-specific safety training.
Conduct or coordinate routine safety inspections, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are addressed promptly.
Maintain and monitor operating and safety supplies.
Ensure production meets quality standards, specifications, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Monitor processes to identify quality issues and prevent defects, rework, waste, and product loss.
Work with Quality Assurance and relevant departments to investigate nonconformances and quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Ensure batch records, production entries, quality documentation, and other required records are accurate and timely.
Implement, maintain, and improve Lean manufacturing and 5S practices throughout production areas.
Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures, standardized work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor equipment readiness and coordinate with Maintenance on equipment issues, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance.
Maintain housekeeping and cleanliness standards and ensure waste is handled according to company procedures.
Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform hands-on production or equipment-related duties as needed to support operations, troubleshoot issues, or maintain workflow.
Foster a respectful, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
Prepare and communicate production updates, performance reports, and operational concerns to management.
Support management in daily production operations, problem-solving, and implementation of company initiatives.
Attend meetings and participate in projects related to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned and maintain regular, reliable attendance.
Interview, hire, train, and coach employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
May be required to drive a company vehicle.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day.
Up to $3,000 in Helena reward dollars for a Health Savings Account.
401(k) plan with company matching, starting at 100% match up to 5%, with matching potentially increasing up to 10% based on years of service and contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
Earned Wage Access through DailyPay.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Overtime pay eligibility.
Free term life insurance at one times annual base pay.
Free short- and long-term disability coverage.
Up to four weeks of paid parental leave.
Education assistance.